Stravinsky, Ravel / Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

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Label
Artek
Release Date
August 16, 2005
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      STRAVINSKY/RAVEL
    • PERFORMER
      Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Asnavoorian
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      August 16, 2005
    • UPC
      661853000625
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      AR-0006-2
    • LABEL
      Artek
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Cantilene

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    2. II. Eglogue I

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    3. III. Eglogue II

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    4. IV. Gigue

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    5. V. Dithyrambe

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    6. I. Sinfonia

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    7. II. Danses suisses: Tempo Giusto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    8. III. Scherzo

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    9. IV. Pas de deux: Adagio

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    10. IV. Pas de deux: Variation

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    11. IV. Pas de deux: Coda

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    12. I. Allegretto

      Composer: Maurice Ravel

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    13. II. Blues: Moderato

      Composer: Maurice Ravel

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    14. III. Perpetuum mobile: Allegro

      Composer: Maurice Ravel

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian

    15. Tzigane

      Composer: Maurice Ravel

      Performer: Jennifer Frautschi, Marta Aznavoorian


Stravinsky and Ravel are two twentieth century composers whose work is often complex while remaining accessible. In the idiom of piano and violin, they may be found to be at their best. Included here are the Duo Concertante and Divertimento for Violin and Piano of Stravinsky, and by Ravel the Sonata for Violin and Piano, and "Tzigane" (Rapsodie de Concert for Violin and Piano). Stravinsky, with his rhythmic power and chromatics, shines in these smaller, powerful pieces for the two instruments. The works clearly belong in the twentieth century, yet engage the listener with lyricism and force.
Ravel, as well, in his furious lines and Debussy-like impressionism finds a perfect pairing in these two instruments. The "Blues" movement of his Sonata allows the two instruments to go their idiomatic ways while retaining a lazy structure, later exploding into vintage Ravel.
The performance of these pieces by violinist Jennifer Frautschi and pianist Marta Aznavoorian find virtuosity and musicality serving one another. Both are consummate young players; they bring verve and fresh intelligence to these pieces, possessing an obvious rapport with each other and the music itself. An excellent disc.