Stravinsky: Grand Suite From Histoire Du Soldat / Dumbarton Oaks Concerto Paavo Jarvi

• Grande Suite from Histoire du Soldat
• 1 I. Marche du soldat (Soldier's March) 01:59
• 2 II. Petit airs au bord du ruisseau (Aires by a Stream) 02:58
• 3 III. Pastorale 03:52
• 4 IV. Marche royale (Royal March) 02:45
• 5 V. Petit concert (Little Concert) 03:11
• 6 VI. 3 Danses (3 Dances): I. Tango 02:17
• 7 VI. 3 danses (3 Dances): II. Valse 02:04
• 8 VI. 3 danses (3 Dances): III. Ragtime 02:12
• 9 VII. Danse du diable (Devil's Dance) 01:34
• 10 VIII. Grand Choral (Great Chorale) 03:04
• 11 IX. Marche triomphale du diable (The Devil's Triumphant March) 02:15
• Ragtime
• 12 Ragtime 04:45
• Histoire du soldat: Petit Choral - Little Chorale
• 13 Histoire du soldat: Petit Choral (Little Chorale) 00:46
• Concerto in E flat major, Dumbarton Oaks
• 14 I. Tempo giusto 04:55
• 15 II. Allegretto 04:34
• 16 III. Con moto 05:43
• Concerto in D major for String Orchestra
• 17 I. Vivace 06:33
• 18 II. Arioso: Andantino 02:42
• 19 III. Rondo: Allegro 03:25
• Suite No. 1
• 20 I. Andante 01:35
• 21 II. Napolitana 01:16
• 22 III. Espanola 01:09
• 23 IV. Balalaika 01:00
• Suite No. 2
• 24 I. Marche 01:27
• 25 II. Valse 02:15
• 26 III. Polka 01:01
• 27 IV. Galop 01:57
• Total Runtime 01:13:14

Info for Stravinsky: Grand Suite From Histoire Du Soldat / Dumbarton Oaks Concerto

This lively and lovable album of Stravinsky's neoclassical and small ensemble pieces stands with the best available. The two Suites for Small Orchestra never have been better done, the opening Andante taken a bit more slowly than usual so as to wring every drop of sweet nostalgia from the music, while the concluding Galop offers brilliance and high spirits galore. The same observations apply to the Soldier's Tale Suite, with superb contributions from trumpet, double bass, violin, and percussion making for a winning performance, energized by Paavo Järvi's clean rhythms and vigorous tempos. The players bring a toe-tapping spring to the Three Danses, while the devil's music has apt ferocity and an entirely appropriate, cartoonish intensity.

Ragtime also goes about as well as any version around, while the two concertos sound much less dry than usual, a combination of open, airy textures and warm sonics. Speaking of which, in multi-channel format there are some strong reflections from the rear speakers in loud sections, but otherwise we hear natural instrumental placement and good front to back depth. Stereo, of course, eliminates the rear channels, but in this case it sounds a bit flat, comparatively speaking. Certainly the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen is a world-class chamber orchestra, and it does itself proud here. If you like "little" Stravinsky, you'll enjoy this release very much. (David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com)

Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Paavo Järvi, Conductor

TAS Recommended! Rated a 'Best Audiophile Label Recording' in the November 2009 issue of The Absolute Sound!

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