Credits:

Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Description:

When Rachmaninoff's last work, "Symphonic Dances," was composed in 1940, a two-piano version was first written and performed by Horowitz and Rachmaninoff. Later, an orchestral version was written, which was premiered the following year by the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Ormandy, to great acclaim. On the other hand, Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring," premiered in 1913, was a highly controversial work at the time. Its sharpness has not diminished at all in the 21st century. This version was completed in 1912 and performed by Stravinsky and Debussy. It has the advantage of being smaller than orchestral playing, which allows it to be played closer to the speed indication specified by the composer. Both of these pieces offer a different and more precise sound than that of an orchestral performance. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Symphonic Dances, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~1. Non allegro
2.Symphonic Dances, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~2. Andante con moto (tempo di valse)
3.Symphonic Dances, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~3. Lento assai - Allegro vivace - Lento assai (come prima) - Allegro vivace
4.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. Introduction
5.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. The Augurs of Spring
6.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. Dances of the Young Girls: Ritual of Abduction
7.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. Dances of the Young Girls: Spring Rounds
8.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. Ritual of the Rival Tribes
9.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. Procession of the Sage
10.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 1. Dance of the Earth
11.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 2. Introduction
12.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 2. Mystic Circles of the Young Girls
13.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 2. Glorification of the Chosen One
14.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 2. Evocation of the Ancestors
15.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 2. Ritual Action of the Ancestors
16.The Rite of Spring, for 2 pianos, 4 hands~Part 2. Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)