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A Beautiful Set of Unknown Pieces, December 30, 2010
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.
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