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Stravinsky: Music for Violin, Vol. 1 / Gringolts, Laul

$21.99

Details

Composer
STRAVINSKY, IGOR
Artist
Gringolts, Laul
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Jul 07, 2017
Catalog #
BIS-2245
UPC
7318599922454

About

In his autobiography, Igor Stravinsky wrote of his not having had an ''great liking'' for the combination of strings and piano. That there nevertheless are a number of chamber works by him featuring the violin is to a large extent due to the violinist Samuel Dushkin. The two were introduced to each other by Stravinsky's german music publisher who wanted to persuade him to compose a violin concerto. They obviously hit it off: their collaboration continued after the concerto had come into being in 1931, and they devised a recital programme to perform together on tours. The centrepiece was Duo concertant which Stravinsky completed in 1932 as his only original composition for violin and piano. Rather than looking for common ground between the two instruments, Stravinsky aimed to emphasize their individuality in a work that he himself claimed was ''determined by my love of the pastoral poets of antiquity and their scholarly art and technique''. The other pieces on this album are, with one exception, arrangements of Stravinsky's own works including The Firebird, Petrushka and Le rossignol. The majority were made for and in collaboration with Dushkin, but a few come from the 1920's and were intended for the violinist Paul Kochanski. One of these is the Suite for Violin and Piano, arranged from the ballet Pulcinella - material that Stravinsky revisited in the 1930's in order to make a new version for Dushkin. With this programme, and in the company of the eminent Russian pianist Peter Laul, the highly virtuosic and temperamental violinist Ilya Gringolts makes his return to BIS.

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REVIEW:

On this fine new BIS release, young Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts turns to music of Igor Stravinsky, featuring his two major works for violin and piano, the Duo Concertante and the Suite for Violin and Piano, among other works. All is played to perfection. Excellent, natural sonic picture. Recommended!

– Classical CD Review

This is a fabulous recital showcasing a stunning array of musical invention by the great shape-shifting composer of the 20th century. The engineers at BIS have deft hands when it comes to arranging microphones, and the presentation of the CD is especially fine with photogravure fern images on front and back. For fiddle or Stravinsky fans, this production is not to be missed.

– Audiophile Audition

Tracklist 19 tracks

  1. 1 Pastorale (arr. for violin and piano) 02:47
    Track
    1
    Title
    Pastorale (arr. for violin and piano)
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  2. 2 The Firebird: Prélude et Ronde des princesses (version for violin and piano) 05:06
    Track
    2
    Title
    The Firebird: Prélude et Ronde des princesses (version for violin and piano)
    Duration
    05:06
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  3. 3 The Firebird: Berceuse (version for violin and piano) 02:47
    Track
    3
    Title
    The Firebird: Berceuse (version for violin and piano)
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  4. 4 The Firebird: Scherzo (version for violin and piano) 02:31
    Track
    4
    Title
    The Firebird: Scherzo (version for violin and piano)
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  5. 5 Mavra: Chanson russe (version for violin and piano) 03:30
    Track
    5
    Title
    Mavra: Chanson russe (version for violin and piano)
    Duration
    03:30
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  6. 6 Danse russe 02:33
    Track
    6
    Title
    Danse russe
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  7. 7 I. Introductione 02:04
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Introductione
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  8. 8 II. Serenata 02:53
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Serenata
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  9. 9 III. Tarantella 01:51
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Tarantella
    Duration
    01:51
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  10. 10 IV. Gavotta con due variazioni 04:05
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Gavotta con due variazioni
    Duration
    04:05
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  11. 11 V. Minuetto e Finale 04:17
    Track
    11
    Title
    V. Minuetto e Finale
    Duration
    04:17
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  12. 12 I. Cantilene 02:52
    Track
    12
    Title
    I. Cantilene
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  13. 13 II. Eglogue I 02:21
    Track
    13
    Title
    II. Eglogue I
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  14. 14 III. Eglogue II 03:01
    Track
    14
    Title
    III. Eglogue II
    Duration
    03:01
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  15. 15 IV. Gigue 04:31
    Track
    15
    Title
    IV. Gigue
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  16. 16 V. Dithyrambe 02:36
    Track
    16
    Title
    V. Dithyrambe
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  17. 17 Chants du rossignol 05:08
    Track
    17
    Title
    Chants du rossignol
    Duration
    05:08
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  18. 18 Marche chinoise 03:07
    Track
    18
    Title
    Marche chinoise
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts, Peter Laul
  19. 19 La marseillaise (arr. I. Stravinsky for violin) 01:03
    Track
    19
    Title
    La marseillaise (arr. I. Stravinsky for violin)
    Duration
    01:03
    Composer
    Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle
    Performer
    Ilya Gringolts