For Igor Stravinsky, the piano was not just a musical instrument but a creative workshop, a rhythmic engine, and an actor of gestures and steps.
Composer Biography
Igor Stravinsky, a 20th-century composer, conductor, and pianist, was deeply rooted in his homeland but became a cosmopolitan figure after migrating to France and then the United States.
Composition History
Igor Stravinsky's Circus Polka was commissioned by George Balanchine for the Barnum and Bailey circus to accompany elephants entering the ring.
Performer Biography
Giuseppe Andaloro, the pianist on this recording, and Filippo Arlia, the conductor of the Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra, are internationally renowned for their skill, artistry, and interpretive intensity.
Compositional Technique
The modernity of Igor Stravinsky's musical language comes from his experimentation and deconstruction of rhythm and traditional musical structures, enhanced by unique timbral choices.
Composition History
Igor Stravinsky's Capriccio for piano and orchestra was composed during his stay in Nice and was initially intended for his own concert performances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Igor Stravinsky believed in living in the present, stating, 'I do not live in the past nor in the future. I am in the present.'
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