Stravinsky Danses Concertantes (Robert Hull, 1954)

Stravinsky: Danses Concertantes (1942) The Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Robert Hull, conductor Recorded c. 1954, and issued in December, 1954, as Concert Hall CHS-1229; the LP lasted in the catalogue only three years, being deleted by 1958. Also on this all-Stravinsky LP are the orchestra’s recording of the Dumbarton Oaks Concerto, and the Gordon String Quartet’s recordings of the Concertino and Three Pieces for String Quartet, all of which have been uploaded separately. The sections of Stravinsky’s Danses Concertantes are as follows: (0:08) 1. Marche Introduction (2:20) 2. Pas d’Action: Con moto (5:53) 3. Théme varié: Lento (7:43) Var. I: Allegretto (9:22) Var. II: Scherzando (10:56) Var. III: Andantino (12:57) Var. IV (Coda): Tempo giusto (14:09) 4. Pas de deux: Risoluto; Andante sostenuto (19:29) 5. Marche-Conclusion Dr. Robert Hull (1916-1999) received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Rochester, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He was active in both locations as a conductor