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Performances of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto in D major of 1931 aren't as abundant as one would think for a mature concerto by a major-name composer. That is because the composer, although writing for the virtuoso Samuel Dushkin, avoided virtuoso elements in favor of a texture in which the violin blends in with the orchestra, shading it in subtle ways. The work was and remains perhaps unsatisfying for violinists who like the spotlight, but in the right hands, it is one of Stravinsky's most complex neoclassic scores. It receives a sterling performance here from James Ehnes and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Andrew Davis on this 2024 release. Ehnes, with his clean, somewhat reserved style, is perhaps the perfect artist for this concerto, and he leads the listener effectively into the work's complexities. Everything is perfectly balanced, and Davis leaves Ehnes room for some lightly lyrical phrasing. The program is filled out with other Stravinsky works from the same period: two Suites drawn from the Cinq pièces faciles for piano four hands and orchestrated, and the short ballet Apollon Musagète, particularly sylph-like in Davis' hands. For a deep immersion into Stravinsky's neoclassic style, this is an exceptionally rewarding release. It made classical best-seller charts in early 2024.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Violin Concerto in D Major, K. 053 (Igor Stravinsky)
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - James Ehnes, Violin, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - James Ehnes, Violin, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - James Ehnes, Violin, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - James Ehnes, Violin, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Suite No.1, K. 045 (Igor Stravinsky)
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Suite No.2, K. 038 (Igor Stravinsky)
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
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Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Apollon Musagète, K. 048 (Igor Stravinsky)
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Igor Stravinsky, Composer - Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic, Orchestra, MainArtist
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
Album review
Performances of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto in D major of 1931 aren't as abundant as one would think for a mature concerto by a major-name composer. That is because the composer, although writing for the virtuoso Samuel Dushkin, avoided virtuoso elements in favor of a texture in which the violin blends in with the orchestra, shading it in subtle ways. The work was and remains perhaps unsatisfying for violinists who like the spotlight, but in the right hands, it is one of Stravinsky's most complex neoclassic scores. It receives a sterling performance here from James Ehnes and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Andrew Davis on this 2024 release. Ehnes, with his clean, somewhat reserved style, is perhaps the perfect artist for this concerto, and he leads the listener effectively into the work's complexities. Everything is perfectly balanced, and Davis leaves Ehnes room for some lightly lyrical phrasing. The program is filled out with other Stravinsky works from the same period: two Suites drawn from the Cinq pièces faciles for piano four hands and orchestrated, and the short ballet Apollon Musagète, particularly sylph-like in Davis' hands. For a deep immersion into Stravinsky's neoclassic style, this is an exceptionally rewarding release. It made classical best-seller charts in early 2024.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 23 track(s)
- Total length: 01:09:46
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: James Ehnes BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Andrew Davis
- Composer: Igor Stravinsky
- Label: Chandos
- Genre: Classical Symphonic Music Symphonies
2024 Chandos Records Ltd. 2024 Chandos Records Ltd.
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