Igor Stravinsky, the composer, initially avoided writing for strings, finding their tone "much too evocative" and "representative of the human voice."
Composition History
Many of the pieces on this album are Stravinsky's transcriptions of his own earlier works, created to provide repertoire for his recitals with violinist Samuel Dushkin.
Compositional Technique
Stravinsky approached transcriptions not as routine arrangements, but as a process of rewriting or recreating the music "in the spirit of the new instrument" and performer.
Composition History
The violin works on this album originated from a collaboration between Stravinsky and Polish-American violinist Samuel Dushkin, who advised the composer on technical matters.
Composer Biography
Igor Stravinsky, the composer, had a unique way of responding to suggestions, comparing himself to an architect who would go "down to the foundations to keep the proportions of his whole structure" when making changes.
Performer Biography
Anthony Marwood, the violinist on this recording, was named Instrumentaliste of the Year at the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in 2006, the first string player to receive the honor in over a decade.
Composition History
Stravinsky's ballet Apollo, written exclusively for strings in 1928, marked a significant shift in his attitude towards writing for string instruments.
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