Artist: Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Alexander Janiczek
Album: Stravinsky: Apollon Musagète & Pulcinella Suite
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2009
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 192 kHz
Duration: 53:53
Total Tracks: 21
Total Size: 1,89 GB

Tracklist:

1. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Naissance d’Apollon (05:06)
2. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Variation d’Apollon (02:51)
3. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Pas d’action (04:44)
4. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Variation de Calliope (01:23)
5. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Variation de Polymnie (01:24)
6. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Variation de Terpsichore (01:33)
7. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Variation d’Apollon (02:25)
8. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Pas de deux (04:04)
9. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Coda (Apollon et les Muses) (03:33)
10. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Apollon Musagete – Apotheose (03:58)
11. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – I. Sinfonia (01:59)
12. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – II. Serenata (03:06)
13. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – III. a) Scherzino (01:51)
14. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – III. b) Allegro (01:01)
15. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – III. c) Andantino (01:27)
16. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – IV. Tarantella (01:55)
17. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – V. Toccata (00:58)
18. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – VI. Gavotta (04:01)
19. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – VII. Vivo (01:37)
20. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – VIII. a) Menuetto (02:39)
21. Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Pulcinella Suite – VIII. b) Finale (02:07)

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The Chamber Orchestra of Europe performs Stravinsky’s Apollon Musagète and Pulcinella Suite, repertoire that demands the fresh and energetic delivery for which the COE is renowned. The COE deliver the ‘wonderful freshness’ Stravinsky himself envisioned in Apollon Musagète with their bright and spirited performance. The Guardian commented: ‘In Stravinsky’s Apollon Musagète each and every player contributed to the distinctive, rich-toned sonority.’

The Pulcinella Suite is a ballet based on some of Pergolesi’s most memorable music. The COE has recorded the more unusual 1949 ‘revised’ version of the 1922 concert suite which is in eight sections and performed without voices. The Independent commented: ‘Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite brimmed over with the energy and insight of first-rate musicians discovering every opportunity such sunny music offered them.’

The COE recorded this album at Église Maronite Notre-Dame Du Liban, Paris, in November 2008. They performed this Stravinsky programme at Cité de la musique, Paris, Konzerthaus, Vienna and Philharmonie, Luxembourg to widespread critical acclaim.