Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex
Building a Library surveys recordings of Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex.
Stravinsky's "Opera-oratorio after Sophocles" is scored for orchestra, speaker, soloists, and male chorus. Jean Cocteau's French libretto was translated by Abb茅 Jean Dani茅lou into Latin but the narration is performed in the language of the audience. This dramatic and exciting work is from the beginning of Stravinsky's neoclassical period, and is one of the his finest works.
Recommended Recording:
Monteverdi Choir; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir John Eliot Gardiner (conductor).
LSO Live LSO0751 (SACD)
Other Recommended Recordings:
Below are other recordings that Kate also liked, although we can鈥檛 guarantee availability
Recommended recordings -
Shinyukai Male Choir; Saito Kinen Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa (conductor)
Philips 438 865-2 (digital download)
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Colin Davis
Orfeo C071831A (CD)
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Eric Ericson Chamber Choir & Swedish Radio Chorus; Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor)
Sony Classical 88985369592 (7 CDs)
Duration:
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | Stravinsky, Igor |
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