Debussy's 'Printemps' was offered as a ballet for the Alhambra Theatre in London after he had barely written any music for a commissioned work, to avoid losing a 10,000 franc contract.
Interpretation
Pianist Anthony Goldstone aimed to recreate the "imperial grandeur of the golden age of Russian ballet" in his piano transcriptions, retaining the richness of orchestral texture.
Recording & Production
All the pieces on this album are believed to be receiving their premiere recording in piano form.
Performer Biography
This album is the last solo album completed by pianist Anthony Goldstone, who passed away shortly after its recording.
Historical Context
In the 1920s and '30s, it was fashionable for composers to borrow from the past, often by reworking earlier music with modern harmonies or orchestrating existing works for ballet.
Composition History
Stravinsky's ballet 'Pulcinella' involved an astonishing array of talent, with costumes and sets designed by Pablo Picasso and choreography by Léonide Massine.
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