Nascido em 1882, nos arredores de São Petersburgo, Stravinsky cresceu em um ambiente musical privilegiado: seu pai era cantor da Ópera Imperial. Ainda assim, sua formação não seguiu o caminho acadêmico tradicional. Foi sob a orientação de Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov que o jovem compositor desenvolveu suas habilidades - absorvendo, inicialmente, o colorido orquestral típico da escola russa.
Mas a história de Stravinsky é também a de um exilado permanente. A Revolução Russa o afastou definitivamente de sua terra natal. Viveu na Suíça, na França e, por fim, nos Estados Unidos, onde se naturalizou. Essa trajetória geográfica fragmentada se refletiria diretamente em sua estética: múltipla, mutante, sempre inquieta.
Stravinsky foi o compositor das rupturas. Foi alguém que contribuiu significativamente com as mudanças estéticas ocorridas ao longo do século XX. Suas obras possuem um sabor disruptivo. Em 1913, em Paris, na estreia de "A Sagração da Primavera", houve um cismo que abalou praticamente com as convenções da época. Ritmos irregulares, dissonâncias agressivas e uma energia primitiva substituíam a elegância do balé clássico. Aquilo indicava o que seria ouvir música no século XX.
Ao longo de sua trajetória, o compositor se reinventou algumas vezes. Desse modo, é possível falar de um Stravinsky do período russo - o Stravinsky da juventude; de um Stravinsky neoclássico, que buscava olhar para o passado e reenquadrar sua leitura com uma linguagem moderna; o Stravinsky do serialismo, tendência que seguiu o compositor até os anos finais.
Neste disco, encontramos obras que mudaram em definitivo a maneira de ouvir música, conduzidas por Leonard Bernstein. Não deixe de ouvir. Uma boa apreciação!
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) -
DISCO 01
01. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : The Soldier's March
02. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : Music to Scene 1
03. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : The Royal March
04. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : Music to Scene 2
05. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : The Little Concert
06. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : 3 Dances: Tango - Waltz - Ragtime
07. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : Little Chorale
08. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : The Devil's Dance
09. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : The Great Chorale
10. The Soldier's Tale (Excerpts) : Triumphal March of the Devil
11. Octet for Wind Instruments : I. Sinfonia
12. Octet for Wind Instruments : II. Tema con variazioni
13. Octet for Wind Instruments : III. Finale
DISCO 02
01. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Introduction
02. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part I: The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young Girls
03. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Ritual of Abduction
04. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Spring Rounds
05. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Ritual of the Rival Tribes
06. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part. I: Procession of the Sage
07. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part. I: The Sage
08. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : Adoration of the Earth, Part. I: Dance of the Earth
09. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : The Sacrifice, Part II: Introduction
10. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : The Sacrifice, Part II: Mystic Circles of the Young Girls
11. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : The Sacrifice, Part II: Glorification of the Chosen One
12. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : The Sacrifice, Part II: The Summoning of the Ancients
13. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : The Sacrifice, Part II: Ritual of the Ancients
14. The Rite of Spring (1913 Version) : The Sacrifice, Part II: Sacrificial Dance
15. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : Introduction
16. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : The Firebird and its Dance
17. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : Variation of the Firebird
18. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : The Princesses' Round
19. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : Infernal Dance of King Kashchei
20. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : Lullaby
21. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) (Remastered) : Finale
DISCO 03
01. Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments (1950 Version) : I. Lento - Allegro - Lento
02. Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments (1950 Version) : II. Largo
03. Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments (1950 Version) : III. Finale. Allegro
04. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : I. Sinfonia (Ouverture). Allegro moderato
05. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : II. Serenata. Larghetto
06. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : IIIa. Scherzino
07. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : IIIb. Allegro
08. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : IIIc. Andantino
09. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : IV. Tarantella
10. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : V. Toccata. Allegro
11. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : VIa. Gavotta con due variazioni. Allegro moderato
12. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : VIb. Variazione I. Allegretto
13. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : VIc. Variazione II. Allegro più tosto moderato
14. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : VII. Vivo
15. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : VIIIa. Minuetto. Molto moderato
16. Pulcinella Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Music after Pergolesi : VIIIb. Finale. Allegro assai
DISCO 04
01. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene I: Fête populaire de la semaine grasse
02. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene I: La Cabine du Charlatan
03. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene I: Danse russe
04. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene II: Chez Pétrouchka
05. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene III: Chez le Maure
06. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene III: Danse de la Ballerine
07. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene III: Valse - La Ballerine et le Maure
08. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Fête populaire de la semaine grasse (vers le soir)
09. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Danse des nounous
10. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: L'Ours et un paysan
11. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Un marchand fêtard avec deux tziganes
12. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Danse des cochers et des palefreniers
13. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Les Déguisés
14. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: La Rixe: Le Maure et Pétrouchka
15. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Mort de Pétrouchka
16. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: La Police et le Charlatan
17. Pétrouchka - Burlesque in four scenes for Orchestra (1947 version) : Scene IV: Apparition du Double de Pétrouchka
18. Leonard Bernstein Discusses Stravinsky and the Petrushka Ballet
DISCO 05
01. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - Adoration of the Earth. Introduction. Lento
02. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - The Augurs of Spring
03. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - Mock Abduction
04. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - Spring Round Dances
05. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - Games of the Rival Tribes
06. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - Procession of the Wise Elders
07. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part One - Dance of the Earth
08. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part Two - The Sacrifice. Introduction. Largo
09. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part Two - Mystical Circles of the Young Girls
10. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part Two - Glorification of the Chosen Victim
11. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part Two - Summoning of the Ancestors
12. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part Two - Ritual of the Ancestors
13. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts) : Part Two - Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)
DISCO 06
01. Oedipus Rex : Prologue: Your Are About to Hear a Latin Version of Oedipus the King
02. Oedipus Rex : Act I: "Caedit nos pestis"
03. Oedipus Rex : Act I: "Liberi vos liberabo"
04. Oedipus Rex : Act I: This is Creon, Brother-In-Law of Oedipus
05. Oedipus Rex : Act I: "Respondit Deus"
06. Oedipus Rex : Act I:" Oedipus Questions the Fountain of Truth
07. Oedipus Rex : Act I: "Dicere non possum"
08. Oedipus Rex : Act I: "Gloria!"
09. Oedipus Rex : Act II: The Dispute of the Princess Attracts the Attention of Jocasta
10. Oedipus Rex : Act II: "Nonn'erubescite, reges"
11. Oedipus Rex : Act II: "Ne Probentur Oracula"
12. Oedipus Rex : Act II: "Ego senem cecici"
13. Oedipus Rex : Act II: The Witness to the Murder Comes Out of the Shadow
14. Oedipus Rex : Act II "Adest omniscius pastor"
15. Oedipus Rex : Act II: "Nonne monstru rescituri"
16. Oedipus Rex : Act II: And Now You Are Going to Hear That Famous Monolog
17. Oedipus Rex : Act II: "Divum locastae caput mortuum!"
18. Oedipus Rex : Act II: "Ecce! Regem Oedipoda"
19. Symphony of Psalms (1948 Version) : I. Exaudi orationem meam, Domine - Psalmus 38, 13:14 (Vulgata)
20. Symphony of Psalms (1948 Version) : II. Expectans expectavi Dominum - Psalmus 39, 2-4 (Vulgata)
21. Symphony of Psalms (1948 Version) : III. Alleluja. Laudate Dominum - Psalmus 150 (Vulgata)
New York Phiharmonic
London Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Bernstein, regente
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