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Stravinsky: Music for Piano & Orchestra

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Composer
Igor Stravinsky
Artist
Giuseppe Andaloro, Orchestra Sinfonica Abruzzese
Format
CD
Discs
1
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Sep 04, 2026
Catalog #
BRI96616
UPC
5063758966160

About

The works for piano and orchestra by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) represent a distinctive part of his output and reflect his evolving musical style during the early twentieth century. Although Stravinsky is widely known for his revolutionary ballets such as The Rite of Spring, his compositions featuring piano and orchestra demonstrate his interest in rhythm, clarity, and neoclassical form. The most significant of these works is the Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments (1923-24). Unlike the traditional Romantic concerto that pairs the piano with a full symphony orchestra, Stravinsky scored this piece for piano and a large ensemble of winds, brass, timpani, and double basses. The absence of strings creates a bright, sharp sound that highlights the percussive nature of the piano. Stravinsky himself often performed the solo part, and the concerto reflects his own technical abilities as a pianist. Structurally, the work follows a clear three-movement design-Largo, Allegro, and Largo-blending Baroque inspiration with modern rhythmic vitality. Another important composition is the Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra (1928-29). Written again for Stravinsky's own performances, this piece is lighter and more playful than the earlier concerto. It consists of three continuous sections and features brilliant piano passages combined with lively orchestral textures. The title 'Capriccio' suggests a free and imaginative character, which is evident in the work's energetic rhythms and witty musical gestures. The orchestration includes a full orchestra, producing a richer sound than the wind-dominated concerto. Also presented are a selection of shorter works for piano solo: Tango, Ragtime, Circus Polka, Piano Rag Music, Valse pour les enfants: quasi-popular music, infused with Stravinsky's unique rhythms, dissonances and wit. Giuseppe Andaloro (Palermo, 1982) is one of the most acclaimed Italian pianists of his generation. Winner of prestigious international competitions - including the Ferruccio Busoni (Bolzano). He has performed in some of the world's leading venues: Teatro alla Scala and Sala Verdi in Milan, Teatro San Carlo in Naples, Mozarteum in Salzburg, Konzerthaus Berlin, Salle Gaveau in Paris, Royal Festival Hall in London, Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo, Esplanade in Singapore, Concert Hall in Hong Kong. He has appeared at renowned festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, Ruhr Piano Festival, Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi, George Enescu Festival, Ravello Festival, and Beirut Al Bustan. As soloist, he has collaborated with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, NHK Symphony (Tokyo), under the direction of conductors like Vladimir Ashkenazy, Gianandrea Noseda, and Andrew Parrott.

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 I. Presto 07:11
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Presto
    Duration
    07:11
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
    Ensemble
    Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  2. 2 II. Andante rapsodico 05:42
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante rapsodico
    Duration
    05:42
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
    Ensemble
    Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  3. 3 III. Allegro capriccioso ma sempre giusto 05:32
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro capriccioso ma sempre giusto
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
    Ensemble
    Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  4. 4 I. Largo - Allegro - Più mosso - Maestoso (Largo con principo) 07:15
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Largo - Allegro - Più mosso - Maestoso (Largo con principo)
    Duration
    07:15
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
    Ensemble
    wind section Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  5. 5 II. Largo - Più mosso - Doppia valore - Tempo primo 05:36
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Largo - Più mosso - Doppia valore - Tempo primo
    Duration
    05:36
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
    Ensemble
    wind section Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  6. 6 III. Allegro - Agitato - Lento - Stringendo 04:57
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro - Agitato - Lento - Stringendo
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
    Ensemble
    wind section Abruzzese Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Filippo Arlia
  7. 7 Tango 03:27
    Track
    7
    Title
    Tango
    Duration
    03:27
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
  8. 8 Ragtime (version for solo piano) 05:15
    Track
    8
    Title
    Ragtime (version for solo piano)
    Duration
    05:15
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
  9. 9 Circus Polka (version for piano) 03:40
    Track
    9
    Title
    Circus Polka (version for piano)
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
  10. 10 Valse pour les enfants 01:14
    Track
    10
    Title
    Valse pour les enfants
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro
  11. 11 Piano Rag Music 03:23
    Track
    11
    Title
    Piano Rag Music
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Giuseppe Andaloro