Credits:

Dennis Russell Davies

Description:

The Rite of Spring by the great Stravinsky (18821971). It is also known for having sparked intense controversy when it premiered with the Ballets Russes in 1913. This recording first presents the orchestra conducted by Davis, allowing you to hear this groundbreaking piece, followed by a four-hand piano arrangement performed by Davis and Mr. Namekawa, a Japanese specialist in contemporary music. No matter how it is performed, the sheer power of this piece stands out.Naxos Japan