Stravinsky: Symphony No. 1; Symphony in C; Symphony in Three Movements; The Fairy's Kiss; Ode

A hefty portion of neo-Classical works makes up the major share; the Symphony in Three Movements adds the Dionysian spice that finds ritual form in the Symphonies of Wind Instruments, elegantly turned by the Nash Ensemble, in a recording originally made for the Open University. A touch underpowered in the Symphony in C, the RSNO makes a silk purse of the early E flat Symphony, and bring conviction to the Ode’s sporadic invention. Under Jarvi’s baton it is sprightly in The Fairy’s Kiss. Recorded ambiences vary, but there are no essential flaws to detract from this useful symphonic compilation.

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4

Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:16 pm

COMPOSERS: Stravinsky
LABELS: Chandos
WORKS: Symphony No. 1; Symphony in C; Symphony in Three Movements; The Fairy’s Kiss; Ode
PERFORMER: Nash Ensemble/Simon Rattle, Royal Scottish National Orchestra/Alexander Gibson, Neeme Järvi
CATALOGUE NO: CHAN 241-8 ADD/DDD Reissue (1978-85)

A hefty portion of neo-Classical works makes up the major share; the Symphony in Three Movements adds the Dionysian spice that finds ritual form in the Symphonies of Wind Instruments, elegantly turned by the Nash Ensemble, in a recording originally made for the Open University. A touch underpowered in the Symphony in C, the RSNO makes a silk purse of the early E flat Symphony, and bring conviction to the Ode’s sporadic invention. Under Jarvi’s baton it is sprightly in The Fairy’s Kiss. Recorded ambiences vary, but there are no essential flaws to detract from this useful symphonic compilation. Nicholas Williams

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