Fanfare for a new theatre / Igor Stravinsky (:54) -- Canon ad honorem Igor Stravinsky / Peter Maxwell Davies ; arr. Oliver Knussen (2:16) -- Chorale from a toy shop for Igor Stravinsky (2016 version for winds) (1:22) ; Chorale from a toy shop for Igor Stravinsky (2016 version for strings) (1:34) / Harrison Birtwistle -- The soldier's tale (57:20) ; Double canon (Raoul Dufy in memoriam) (1:24) ; Epitaphium für das Grabmal des Prinzen Max Egon zu Fürstenberg (1:24) / Stravinsky -- Tombeau in memoriam Igor Stravinsky / Harrison Birtwistle (2:17) -- Canon in memoriam Igor Stravinsky / Maxwell Davies (1:23).
Note
The 1st work for 2 trumpets; the 2nd work originally for mixed chorus, arranged for alto flute, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trombone, and harp; the 3rd work for flute, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, and trombone; the 4th work for trumpet, trombone, 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass; the 5th work a ballet for 3 speakers and septet; the 6th work for string quartet; the 7th work for flute, clarinet, and harp; the 8th-9th works for flute, clarinet, harp, 2 violins, viola, and cello.
Language (note)
The 5th work is spoken in English.
Title
The soldier's tale / Igor Stravinsky.
Publisher
[Glasgow] : Linn Records, [2017]
Copyright date
℗2017
Playing time
011010
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Digital file characteristics
audio file
Performer
Dame Harriet Walter (Narrator), Sir Harrison Birtwistle (Soldier), George Benjamin (Devil), speakers (5th work) ; Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble ; Oliver Knussen, conductor.
Event
Recorded 2016 February 24-26 Britten Studio, Snape Maltings, Snape, UK.