Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring; Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy
Douban
overblik
Amazon.com
Editorial Review:
Gergiev's is a Rite of Spring with a difference. He stresses the primitive barbarism of Stravinsky's groundbreaking score--the strange wheezings of the winds, the wild yawps of the tubas, and the deep rumblings of the bass drum. It's a Rite that stands out at a time when so many internationalized western orchestras give the piece an overlay of sophisticated polish that can rob it of the shock factor that drove the audience at the Paris premiere to riot. There are also numerous personal touches that can be controversial, such as the pause before the final chord, which may bother some but which work in the context of the interpretation. Gergiev's Rite faces strong competition from recorded versions by Markevitch, Dorati, Monteux, and Stravinsky himself, but it's definitely among the top choices. The Scriabin's less compelling, though still fascinating. Gergiev's approach tends to sound sectional, as the overall line is subordinated to momentary thrills. --Dan Davis
tracks
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Intro
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Augurs Of Spring - Dances Of The Young...
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Ritual Of Abduction
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Spring Rounds
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Ritual Of The Rival Tribes
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Procession Of The Sage
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: The Sage
The Rite Of Spring, Part I: The Adoration Of The Earth: Dance Of The Earth
The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Intro
The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Mystic Circles Of The Young Girls
The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Glorification Of The Chosen One
The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Evocation Of The Ancestors
The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Ritual Action Of The Ancestors
The Rite Of Spring, Part II: The Sacrifice: Sacrificial Dance: The Chosen One
The Poem Of Ecstasy, Op.54