Stravinsky: Apollon Musagete, Pulcinella Suites
Label: LINN Catalog: CKD330 Format: SACD HYBRID Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Alexander Janiczek, directorApollon Musagète & Pulcinella Suite The Chamber Orchestra of Europe performs Stravinsky's Apollon Musagète and Pulcinella Suite, repertoire that demands the fresh and energetic delivery for which the COE is renowned. • The COE deliver the “wonderful freshness" Stravinsky himself envisioned in Apollon Musagète with their bright and spirited performance. The Guardian commented: “In Stravinsky's Apollon Musagète each and every player contributed to the distinctive, rich-toned sonority.” • The Pulcinella Suite is a ballet based on some of Pergolesi's most memorable music. The COE has recorded the more unusual 1949 'revised' version of the 1922 concert suite which is in eight sections and performed without voices. The Independent commented: “Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite brimmed over with the energy and insight of first-rate musicians discovering every opportunity such sunny music offered them.” • Alexander Janiczek expertly directs the COE contributing to the distinctive, rich-toned sonority of the string section. He has performed with the Europe’s leading orchestras including the Budapest Festival Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestras and the Bavarian Radio Orchestra, SWR Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart and Bavarian State Opera, Munich. Price: $27.98 |