Stravinsky: Three Greek Ballets / Robert Craft, Et Al

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
May 17, 2005
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      STRAVINSKY
    • PERFORMER
      Lso/Orch Of St Lukes/Craft
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      May 17, 2005
    • UPC
      747313250226
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8557502
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Ballet
    Works ⌄

    1. Tableau I: Prologue: The Birth of Apollo

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    2. Tableau II: Apollo's Variation

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    3. Tableau II: Pas d'action: Apollo and the Muses

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    4. Tableau II: Variation of Calliope

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    5. Tableau II: Variation of Polymnia

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    6. Tableau II: Variation of Terpsichore

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    7. Tableau II: Variation of Apollo

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    8. Tableau II: Pas de deux: Apollo and Terpsichore

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    9. Tableau II: Coda: Apollo and the Muses

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    10. Tableau II: Apotheosis: Apollo and the Muses

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    11. Pas de quatre

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    12. Double Pas de quatre

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    13. Triple Pas de quatre

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    14. Prelude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    15. First Pas de trois: Saraband-Step

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    16. Gaillarde

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    17. Coda

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    18. Interlude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    19. Second Pas de trois: Bransle Simple

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    20. Bransle Gay

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    21. Bransle Double (Bransle de Poitou)

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    22. Interlude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    23. Pas de deux - Più mosso - L'istesso tempo - Refrain

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    24. Coda - Doppio lento - Quasi stretto - Coda

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    25. Four Duos

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    26. Four Trios

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: Orchestra of St. Luke's

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    27. Scene I: Lento sostenuto

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    28. Scene I: Air de Danse

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    29. Scene I: Dance of the Angel of Death

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    30. Scene I: Interlude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    31. Scene II: Dance of the Furies

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    32. Scene II: Air de Danse

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    33. Scene II: Interlude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    34. Scene II: Air de Danse

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    35. Scene II: Pas d'action

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    36. Scene II: Pas de deux

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    37. Scene II: Interlude

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    38. Scene II: Pas d'action

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft

    39. Scene III: Apotheosis

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Robert Craft



I can't think of another conductor I would rather hear in this music than Robert Craft, not just because he is more respectful of the text than just about anyone else, but because he has the confidence and integrity to respect the music's understated idiom--to suggest rather than announce--as well as a keen understanding of the rhythmic element that underpins it all. This last factor is particularly critical in Apollo, music whose extreme stylization can become a caricature if taken too slowly or denied the necessary lightness and grace. Craft's supple leadership keeps the piece moving along smartly, with a firm lyrical line threading through the acres of ornament. In Agon, his careful observance of dynamics ensures that the difficult-to-capture licks for harp and mandoline register with complete naturalness and clarity. Orpheus, one of Stravinsky's most striking and luminous pieces, has a cool beauty that Craft realizes particularly well, again by taking care over matters of phrasing and balance. I could be very specific as to the scores, but suffice it to say that just about every page contains relevant examples of what I am describing. More importantly, with excellent playing and sonics, all at a budget price, if you want this music you can't do better. [5/27/2005]--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com