Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971)
5/5. America
Friday 22 April 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)
Repeated: Friday 29 April 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)
Disenchanted with life in Europe, in 1939 Igor Stravinsky moved to America where he remained until his death in 1971. Donald Macleod details the final chapters of Stravinsky's life.
Playlist
Requiem Canticles
Susan Bickley (contralto), David Wilson-Johnson (bass-baritone), New London Chamber Choir, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen (conductor)
DG447 068-2, Tracks 12 to 20
Symphony in Three Movements
Suisse Romande Orchestra, Ernest Ansermet (conductor)
Decca 467 8182, CD6 Tracks 5 to 7
The Rake's Progress
Regina Sarfaty (mezzo soprano), Alexander Young (tenor), John Reardon (baritone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Igor Stravinsky (conductor)
Sony SM2K46299, CD2 Tracks 1 to 2
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