Igor Stravinsky: Le Sacre Du Printemps (Version For Orchestra & Version For Piano Four Hands) / Sinfonieorchester Basel Audio CD 2014

SOB06

Product Details:

• Label: Sinfonieorchester Basel – SOB06
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Austria
• Released: 2014
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Overview:

This album features Igor Stravinsky's groundbreaking work "Le Sacre Du Printemps" presented in two distinct versions: one for orchestra and another for piano four hands. Conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, with performances by the Sinfonieorchester Basel and pianists Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa, this release offers a unique perspective on Stravinsky's masterpiece.

Tracklist:

1. Le Sacre Du Printemps (Orchestral Version)

   • Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies
   • Concertmaster: Axel Schacher
   • L'Adoration De La Terre: 17:34
   • Le Sacrifice: 18:28

2. Le Sacre Du Printemps (Piano Version)

   • Piano: Dennis Russell Davies, Maki Namekawa
   • L'Adoration De La Terre: 17:29
   • Le Sacrifice: 19:31

Key Features:

• Dual Interpretation: Includes both the orchestral version and the piano four hands version of "Le Sacre Du Printemps," allowing listeners to experience the piece in contrasting musical settings.
• Conductor and Pianists: Conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, known for his interpretations of modern classical works, and featuring performances by both Davies and Maki Namekawa on piano.
• Detailed Performance: Recorded with the Sinfonieorchester Basel, known for its commitment to contemporary and classical repertoire, ensuring a faithful rendition of Stravinsky's score.
• Modern Classical Style: Showcases the complex rhythms, dissonant harmonies, and innovative orchestration that define Stravinsky's modernist approach.