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STRAVINSKY: RITE OF SPRING ZU

STRAVINSKY: APOLLON MUSAGËTE,

Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms, Concerto for Piano and Wind

Finally, we have Stravinsky's opera The Rake's Progress with Alexander Young a splendid Rake and the rest of the cast, including Judith Raskin, John Reardon and Regina Sarfaty, giving animated support. All project admirably, so that the words are remarkably clear. The Sadler's Wells Chorus is first rate too, while the recording has just the right combination of clarity and atmosphere, matching the composer's approach, which is both incisive and warmly flexible. The CD transfer is admirably fresh.

-- Gramophone [8/1992]

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I...love Stravinsky's own recording, particularly on account of [Alexander] Young, also for the composer's infectious enthusiasm and sheer rhythmic zest...

-- Gramophone [8/1996]

STRAVINSKY: PETROUCHKA, FIREBI

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Stravinsky: Der Feuervogel - Scherzo fantastique

*** This title is a reissue of a Japanese release with liner notes in Japanese. ***

KODÁLY Háry Janos: Suite. PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kijé: Suite. STRAVINSKY The Firebird: Suite (1919) • Eugene Ormandy, cond; Philadelphia O • RCA-ArkivMusic 38125 (68:45)

"The LP coupling of the Háry Janos (1975) and Lieutenant Kijé (1974) suites—one describing imaginary exploits, the other the exploits of an imaginary soldier—was a natural, and one of the best-sounding Philadelphia RCAs. Of course, both are virtuoso show-stoppers played by a virtuoso orchestra. The bass drum in “The Battle and Defeat of Napoleon” will give your woofers a workout. The 1973 Firebird Suite is not captured quite so dramatically, but this Rimsky-influenced work was right up Ormandy’s alley, and the performance stands up just fine alongside the knockout versions of Kodály’s and Prokofiev’s musical fables. This has to be awarded 'Best in Show.'”

FANFARE: Richard A. Kaplan

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This is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

PETROUCHKA SEASONS

This is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording

TSCHAIKOWSKY: SYMPHONY NO 6

LEONARD SLATKIN CONDUCTS RUSSI