Craft
When the young conductor Robert Craft entered Stravinsky's life the composer found an advisor on English literature and developments in new music, and a devotee who assisted him for the remainder of his life. With Donald Macleod.
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Igor Stravinsky
Canon (on a Russian Popular Tune)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas (cond)
- RCA.
- 0902668865.
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Igor Stravinsky
Ebony concerto
Orchestra: Woody Herman and his Orchestra
- Philips 422 303-2.
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Igor Stravinsky
Orpheus
Orchestra: Orchestra of St. Luke’s Conductor: Robert Craft (cond)
- Naxos.
- 8.557502.
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Igor Stravinsky
The Rake's Progress (Extract - Act II Scene 3)
Performer: Sarah Walker (Baba) Performer: Philip Langridge (Tom Rakewell) Performer: Samuel Ramey (Nick Shadow) Orchestra: London Sinfonietta Conductor: Riccardo Chailly (cond)
- DECCA.
- 411644 2 2.
Broadcasts
- Wed 24 Jun 2009 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
- Wed 24 Jun 2009 22:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
- Wed 16 Mar 2011 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
- Wed 16 Mar 2011 22:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
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