Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring / Alexander Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy - Valery Gergiev / Kirov Orchestra
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 2001-10-09
Music Label: Philips
Soundtracks:
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Intro
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Augurs Of Spring - Dances Of The Young...
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Ritual Of Abduction
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Spring Rounds
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Ritual Of The Rival Tribes
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Procession Of The Sage
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: The Sage
- The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Dance Of The Earth
- The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Intro
- The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Mystic Circles Of The Young Girls
- The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Glorification Of The Chosen One
- The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Evocation Of The Ancestors
- The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Ritual Action Of The Ancestors
- The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Sacrificial Dance: The Chosen One
- The Poem Of Ecstasy, Op.54
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I agree with R.V. There is no reason to allow sloppy playing in a professional orchestra recording. You do it over until you get it right. No excuse. I have always had a soft spot for the Russian orchestras, but let's face it, they are not on the A-list equal to Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, etc. Also, for a modern day digital recording the mixing should be first rate and almost perfect.
There are just too many mistakes made in creating this recording to make it stand up with the others out there. Chicago/Ozawa, now that's a nice recording. Boulez/Cleveland, awesome. I don't like listening to my favorite pieces and hearing orchestra clams. They should be caught by a conductor who is paying attention even if the mood is wonderful, mistakes should not be recorded. People who know the score may be listening.
Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring / Alexander Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy - Valery Gergiev / Kirov Orchestra Poster
Gergiev's is a Rite of Spring with a difference. He stresses the primitive barbarism of Stravinsky's groundbreaking score--the strange wheezings of the winds, the wild yawps of the tubas, and the deep rumblings of the bass drum. It's a Rite that stands out at a time when so many internationalized western orchestras give the piece an overlay of sophisticated polish that can rob it of the shock factor that drove the audience at the Paris premiere to riot. There are also numerous personal touches that can be controversial, such as the pause before the final chord, which may bother some but which work in the context of the interpretation. Gergiev's Rite faces strong competition from recorded versions by Markevitch, Dorati, Monteux, and Stravinsky himself, but it's definitely among the top choices. The Scriabin's less compelling, though still fascinating. Gergiev's approach tends to sound sectional, as the overall line is subordinated to momentary thrills. --Dan DavisClassical Music CDs
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