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

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Composer
STRAVINSKY, IGOR
Artist
Craft, Philharmonia Orch, Orch Of St Luke'S, 20Th Century Classics Ens
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jan 27, 2009
Catalog #
8557507
UPC
747313250721

About

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

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Sinfonia: Allegro 03:39
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Sinfonia: Allegro
    Duration
    03:39
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  2. 2 II. Theme and Variations 06:34
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Theme and Variations
    Duration
    06:34
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  3. 3 III. Finale 03:14
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  4. 4 I. Tempo giusto 04:18
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Tempo giusto
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Orchestra of St. Luke's
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  5. 5 II. Allegretto 03:48
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Allegretto
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Orchestra of St. Luke's
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  6. 6 III. Con moto 04:57
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Con moto
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Orchestra of St. Luke's
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  7. 7 I. Moderato alla breve 09:24
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Moderato alla breve
    Duration
    09:24
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  8. 8 II. Larghetto concertante 06:27
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Larghetto concertante
    Duration
    06:27
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  9. 9 III. Allegretto 04:47
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Allegretto
    Duration
    04:47
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  10. 10 IV. Largo - Tempo giusto, alla breve 07:02
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Largo - Tempo giusto, alla breve
    Duration
    07:02
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  11. 11 I. half note = 80 09:49
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. half note = 80
    Duration
    09:49
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  12. 12 II. Andante - Interlude 05:40
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Andante - Interlude
    Duration
    05:40
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft
  13. 13 III. Con moto 06:00
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Con moto
    Duration
    06:00
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Ensemble
    Philharmonia Orchestra
    Conductor
    Robert Craft