Fricsay & Haas: Stravinsky — The Rite of Spring & Capriccio

Ferenc Fricsay brings together two contrasting works by Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring and the Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, the latter with Monique Haas at the piano. Both recordings were made in Berlin with the RIAS-Symphonie-Orchester.

Recordings

The Capriccio with Monique Haas was recorded at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin on 27 September 1950; The Rite of Spring was recorded at the same venue from 11 to 13 March 1954.

Fricsay, Haas and Stravinsky

Fricsay combines rhythmic precision with transparent orchestral textures; in the Capriccio, Monique Haas brings clarity and incisiveness to Stravinsky’s piano writing.

Original label and production

Both interpretations belong to the historical Deutsche Grammophon catalogue. For The Rite of Spring, Wolfgang Lohse is documented as producer and Karl-Heinz Westphal as balance engineer.

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

Tracklist

Stravinsky — The Rite of Spring
1. I. Adoration of the Earth
2. II. The Sacrifice

Stravinsky — Capriccio for Piano & Orchestra
3. I. Presto
4. II. Andante rapsodico
5. III. Allegro capriccioso ma tempo giusto

Credits

Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay
Piano: Monique Haas
Orchestra: RIAS-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Original label: Deutsche Grammophon
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS619

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