Stravinsky: Symphony In C, Symphony In 3 Movements / Craft, Philharmonia Orchestra

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
January 27, 2009
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      STRAVINSKY, IGOR
    • PERFORMER
      Craft, Philharmonia Orch, Orch Of St Luke'S, 20Th Century Classics Ens
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 27, 2009
    • UPC
      747313250721
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8557507
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Sinfonia: Allegro

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    2. II. Theme and Variations

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    3. III. Finale

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    4. I. Tempo giusto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    5. II. Allegretto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    6. III. Con moto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    7. I. Moderato alla breve

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    8. II. Larghetto concertante

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    9. III. Allegretto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    10. IV. Largo - Tempo giusto, alla breve

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    11. I. half note = 80

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    12. II. Andante - Interlude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    13. III. Con moto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft


No one plays Stravinsky's neo-classical works better than Robert Craft. In the Symphony in C he captures the flow of the piece perfectly, understanding that the music's wistful innocence and rhythmic freshness depends far more on precision of execution than on interpretive point-making. The Symphony in Three Movements packs a nice, hefty punch in its outer movements, and the important harp part is very well balanced in the central Andante.

Neither Dumbarton Oaks nor the Octet strikes me as top-notch Stravinsky, though judging from his notes Craft would disagree. In any case, these are wholly winning performances, totally free of artifice. Dumbarton Oaks in particular does not sound like bad Bach, but comes across as energetic and vital, the rhythmic drive of its outer movements never turning mechanical. The fine sonics remain remarkably consistent despite the various recording locations and dates. Highly recommended.

--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com