Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Nationality: Russian

Born: June 17, 1882, Oranienbaum Died: April 6, 1971, New York (age 88)

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Divertimento (After the Fairy's Kiss)

(for violin and piano)

		I.	Sinfonia
		II.	Danses Suisses
		III.	Scherzo
		IV.	Pas De Deux. Adagio - Variation - Coda

Duration: 20 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1934 (age 51-52)

1 recording, 2 videos

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9:56

Mullova, Canino

(part 1)

9:09

Mullova, Canino

(part 2)

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Soulima Stravinsky (1910-1994)

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Nationality: American | Swiss | Russian

Born: September 23, 1910, Lausanne Died: November 28, 1994, Sarasota, FL (age 84)

glossary

adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
coda—end (related to "tail"). The final passage or section of music. Conclusion. Typically refers to portion of music that is after the formal symmetrical ending of the piece, e.g. a sort of addendum.
divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4), often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature, suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in the 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts. wiki
duo, duet, dueto [S], duetto [I], duett [G]—a work for two instruments; the ensemble itself
pas de deux—dance (step) for two; a ballet duet
scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
sinfonia—widely applied term generally meaning prelude, overture, instrumental canzona or symphony
transcription, transcribe—To re-score a work for an ensemble of instruments different from the original version. Typical examples include orchestrating piano or chamber works and visa versa. Within the realm of chamber music, a work for winds might be transcribed for strings, a symphony into a string quartet, a trio featuring a clarinet substituting a viola. One interesting question is: who made the transcription, the original composer? One interesting effect is that the transcription may become favored over the original. One of the most curious transcriptions in all of chamber music is Schoenberg's "Verklärte Nacht", transcribed from string sextet to piano trio with amazing success by one of his students.