Concerto for 2 Pianos

Stravinsky (Artist), A&J Paratore (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Schwann (Germ.)
• ASIN: B0000259QO
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,004,178 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Con for two pnos: I. Con moto

2. Con for two pnos: II. Notturno. Adagietto

3. Con for two pnos: III. Quattro variazioni

4. Con for two pnos: IV. Preludio e Fuga. Lento

5. The Rite Of Spring: Intro

6. The Rite Of Spring: Les augures printaniers

7. The Rite Of Spring: Danses des adolescentes

8. The Rite Of Spring: Jeu du rapt

9. The Rite Of Spring: Rondes printanieres

10. The Rite Of Spring: Jeux de cites rivales

11. The Rite Of Spring: Cortege du sage

12. The Rite Of Spring: Danse de la terre

13. The Sacrifice: Introduction

14. The Sacrifice: Cercles mysteriex des adolescentes

15. The Sacrifice: Glorification de l'elue

16. The Sacrifice: Evocation des ancetres

17. The Sacrifice: Action rituelle des ancetres

18. The Sacrifice: Danse sacrale (L'elue)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two Stravinsky Masterpieces Immaculately Performed, January 29, 2006

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This review is from: Concerto for 2 Pianos (Audio CD)

Anthony and Joseph Paratore are as fine a pair duo-pianists as have come along in recent years. Their musicianship is intelligent and their technical ability is facile and richly polished. The pleasure of this CD is having such gifted pianists perform works not usually heard.

Stravinsky's 'Concerto for Two Pianos' is from his Classicism period and was originally premiered by the composer and his son Soulima in 1935. It is a huge sonata as well as being a true 'concerto' for each piano. The work is more of an equal 'contest' between two pianists, each piano part written with a virtuoso flair, and rather than being in conversation with each other, the two pianists vie for predominance! The end effect is truly exciting writing and the work is genuinely one of Stravinsky's masterpieces.

The remainder of the CD is devoted to the two piano reduction of 'Le Sacre du printemps' and is a dazzling display of pianistic technique. The score becomes an entirely new work when heard in this state, more appreciation for all the intricate rhythms and harmonies than for the visceral impact of the orchestral version. The Paratores play with fire and conviction. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, January 06