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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.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Canon (on a Russian Popular Tune)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas (cond)

    • RCA.
    • 0902668865.
  • Igor Stravinsky

    Ebony concerto

    Orchestra: Woody Herman and his Orchestra

    • Philips 422 303-2.
  • Igor Stravinsky

    Orpheus

    Orchestra: Orchestra of St. Luke’s Conductor: Robert Craft (cond)

    • Naxos.
    • 8.557502.
  • 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.

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