Stravinsky Archive

Beatrice Rana, in the words of the New York Times, is a pianist who “has ferocious technique but is distinguished by her musical intelligence.” On this recording she plays virtuosic, poetic works that re-create the …

This recording captures the atmosphere of informal, domestic music making. Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená offers an intimate and highly personal collection of international songs together with an outstanding group of musical friends, including Sir Simon Rattle, …

The Stravinsky Ballet, Petrushka, tells the story of the loves and jealousies of three puppets. The three are brought to life by the Charlatan during the 1830 Shrovetide Fair (Maslenitsa) in Saint Petersburg, Russia. … Petrushka …

Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Original version as done for duo pianos. Performed by: Marc-André Hamelin (piano), Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) You barely miss the orchestration at all in the first published version of The …

The orchestral score of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring created a dramatic event in music history because of its originality, amazing rhythms, and highly creative use of instrumental ideas. Before the orchestral score was completed in …