Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra - Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat Major and Suites Nos. 1 & 2 (2018)

Dmitri Kitayenko has been Music Advisor of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra since the 2011/12 season. And if there is something with which Maestro Kitayenko has a special affinity, it is the Russian repertoire. It was not surprising, therefore, that he decided on Stravinsky for the first recording of this cooperation between the Orchestra and the Oehms Classics label. This recording includes Stravinskys very first work, the Symphony in E-flat major, as well as the rarely performed Suites 1 &2 orchestrated by Stravinsky during the years 1921 and 1925. These works for chamber orchestra, however, were originally composed from 1914 to 1920 during the composers years of exile in Switzerland. The Zagreb Philharmonic is an orchestra boasting a 147-year-old tradition of distinguished performing in Zagreb and Croatia. It has been a promoter of the art of music across Croatia as well as the countrys cultural ambassacdor in the world. As one of the trademarks of the city it operates in, the music institution that boasts a long and notable tradition embodies the image of Zagreb as a Central European urban center of music, art, and culture.

Track List:

01 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 1: I. Allegro moderato Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 11:44
02 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 1: II. Scherzo. Allegretto Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 5:57
03 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 1: III. Largo Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 10:23
04 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 1: IV. Finale. Allegro molto Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 8:32
05 Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra: I. Andante Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 1:11
06 Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra: II. Napolitana Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 1:18
07 Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra: III. Espanola Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 1:08
08 Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra: IV. Balalaika Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 1:08
09 Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra: I. Marche Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 1:21
10 Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra: II. Valse Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 2:15
11 Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra: III. Polka Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 1:08
12 Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra: IV. Galop Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra 2:02