Jurowski Conducts Stravinsky
Composer Igor Stravinsky was a controversial figure during his lifetime. He was so innovative that it was difficult for some people in his audience to accept or comprehend his music. Time has marched on, and …
Stravinsky Archive
Denis Matsuev Plays Tchaikovsky
This DVD gives us an opportunity to hear pianist Denis Matsuev at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He performs works by Tchaikovsky – Schumann – Stravinsky, and more: Liadov: A Musical Snuffbox, Op. 32 Schumann: …
Boulez Conducts Stravinsky
Conductor Pierre Boulez left us on January 5, 2016. In this recording, we hear Maestro Boulez conduct several compositions by Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra Petrushka (1911 version), with the New York …
Stravinsky’s “Firebird”.
Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird A Ballet choreographed by James Kudelka. The Firebird is an exciting one-hour dance special based on the mystical Russian folk tale of enchantment and love, set to Stravinsky’s fantastic …
Argerich/Barenboim reunion.
Musical reunion: Argerich/Barenboim. Earlier this year, I wrote a brief note to Daniel Barenboim, inquiring whether the well-known conductor has given any recent concerts with his fellow country person, pianist Martha Argerich. I was …