Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Nationality: Russian

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

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Septet

(for clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello and piano)

Duration: 13 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1952-1953 (age 69-71)

Premiere: January 23, 1954. Washington, D.C., Dumbarton Oaks

Dedication: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection

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3:27

Stravinsky conducts

I. quartet note = 88

4:53

Stravinsky conducts

II. Passacaglia

3:29

Stravinsky conducts

III. Gigue

10:55

European Soloists Ensemble, Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano/director

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Juan José Olives · OCAZEnigma

Son

Nationality: American | Swiss | Russian

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

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
gigue, jig, giga, gigg—A lively dance (of English origin); often the finale of a Baroque suite. Compound meters exhibit both duple and triple meter rhythms.
passacaglia, passacaille [F], pasacalle [S]—A variation form based on a recurring bass line or chord progression closely related to the chaconne. Of Spanish origin first appearing in the early 17th century. Some generalizations suggest a grave character, a minor key and a triple meter. wiki
septet, settetto [I], septuor [F], septett[G]—seven; ensemble (or work) for seven players
tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.