Igor Stravinsky: Duo Concertant; Suite Italienne; Divertimento; Pastorale; Ballad; Chanson Russe; Danse Russe

Igor Stravinsky (Composer), Julian Milford (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Julian Milford
• Composer: Igor Stravinsky
• Audio CD (October 19, 1999)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B00001T6KR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,218 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Ballads
  • #40 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Arias > General AAS
  • #40 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Serenades & Divertimentos

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Set of Unknown Pieces, December 30, 2010

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Auguste O. Meyrat (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stravinsky: Divertimento / Ballad / Pastorale / Suite Italienne / Duo Concertant / Chanson Russe (MP3 Download)

Although Stravinsky is better known for his percussive modern works, he composed some very fine pieces for the violin and piano. What makes this CD worth the purchase is the collection of music otherwise unknown although very listenable. The Suit Italienne, the first two movements of the Divertimento, and the rousing Danse Russe concluding the album. Mordkovitch plays these pieces faithfully, avoiding unnecessary frills and tempo changes, but she too often lacks a bit of warmth and dynamic, giving a monotonous feel to the collection. However, the freshness and innate beauty of the music overcomes some of the underwhelming qualities of the soloist. For those who enjoy exquisite violin sonatas, like ones by Franck, Debussy, or Prokofiev, rest assure that Stravinsky will fit into your playlist seamlessly.