The Southwest German Radio Orchestra. Concert Performances 1951- 1957. Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky 1882 -1971 was a Russian composer, considered by many in both the West and his native land to be the most influential composer of 20th century music. He was a quintessentially cosmopolitan Russian who was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the century. In addition to the recognition he received for his compositions, he also achieved fame as a pianist and a conductor, often at the premiÃ¨res of his works.

Tracklist:

Violin Concerto In D Major: I. Toccata
Violin Concerto In D Major: II. Aria I
Violin Concerto In D Major: III. Aria II
Violin Concerto In D Major: IV. Capriccio
Le Baiser De La Fee (The Fairy's Kiss): Scene 1: Prologue: A Storm
Le Baiser De La Fee (The Fairy's Kiss): Scene 2: A Village Fete
Le Baiser De La Fee (The Fairy's Kiss): Scene 3: By The Mill
Le Baiser De La Fee (The Fairy's Kiss): Scene 3: Pas De Deux: II. Adagio
Le Baiser De La Fee (The Fairy's Kiss): Scene 3: Pas De Deux: III. Variation - IV. Coda
No. 1. Danse: Con Moto
4 Etudes For Orchestra: No. 2. Excentrique: Moderato
No. 3. Cantique: Largo
4 Etudes For Orchestra: No. 4. Madrid: Allegro Con Moto
Concerto In D Major: I. Vivace
Concerto In D Major: II. Arioso
Concerto In D Major: III. Rondo
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 1: The Shrovetide Fair
Tableau 1: Russian Dance
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 2: Petrushka's Room
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 4: The Shrovetide Fair
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 4: Wet Nurses' Dance
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 4: Peasant And Bear
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 4: Gypsies And A Rake Vendor
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 4: Dance Of The Coachmen And Ostlers
Petrushka (1947 Version): Tableau 4: The Masqueraders
Agon: Pas De Quatre
Agon: Double Pas De Quatre
Agon: Triple Pas De Quatre - Coda - Stresso
Agon: Prelude
Agon: First Pas De Trois: Saraband-Step
Agon: Gaillarde
Agon: Coda I
Agon: Interlude I
Agon: Second Pas De Trois: Bransle Simple
Agon: Bransle Gay
Agon: Bransle Double (Bransle De Poitou)
Agon: Interlude II
Agon: Pas De Deux - Adagio
Agon: Coda II
Agon: 4 Duos
Agon: 4 Trios
Pulcinella Suite: I. Sinfonia: Allegro Moderato
Pulcinella Suite: II. Serenata: Larghetto
Pulcinella Suite: III. Scherzino - Allegro - Andantino
Pulcinella Suite: IV. Tarantella
Pulcinella Suite: V. Toccata
Pulcinella Suite: VI. Gavotta - Variation No. 1 - Variation No. 2
Pulcinella Suite: VII. Vivo
Pulcinella Suite: Viiia. Minuetto - Molto Moderato
Pulcinella Suite: Viiib. Finale: Allegro Assai

UPC: 017685121128
Label: Music & Arts Program
Release Date: 6.17.08
Format: CD

Igor Stravinsky - Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky: Concert Performances 1957-57 (2 CD)