On this album, Canadian violinist Hyman Bress and noted accompanist Charles Reiner play three Stravinsky violin compositions. Each piece pulses with Stravinsky's signature rhythmic force and equal use of all 12 chromatic scale tones (12-tone technique). The recording includes a violin-piano double concerto; an Italian ballad suite based on a Baroque ballet suite; and the "Fairy's Kiss" Divertimento. See liner notes for more information on the pieces and Stravinsky's development of them.

Tracklist:

Duo Concertante: Cantilene
Duo Concertante: Eclogue (1)
Duo Concertante: Eclogue (2)
Duo Concertante: Gigue
Duo Concertante: Dithyrambe
Suite Italienne: Introduzione
Suite Italienne: Serenata
Suite Italienne: Tarantella
Suite Italienne: Gavotta con due variazioni
Suite Italienne: Scherzino
Suite Italienne: Minuetto And Finale
Divertimento: Sinfonia And Dances Suisses
Divertimento: Scherzo
Divertimento: Pas De Deux: Adagio, Variation, Coda

UPC: 093070335622
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Hyman Bress - Violin Works of Igor Stravinsky (CD)