THREAD: Determined to make 2020 count, starting TODAY I've set myself #thestravinskychallenge: studying the complete orchestral works until the new year

53 works, including revisions - I'll be studying all published versions of each work that needs a conductor. Going through in mostly chronological order - I'll be tweeting about findings.

Conductors - DM me if you'd like to study anything together via zoom. Would be grateful for any background reading suggestions too!

First up: Symphony no. 1 in E flat, written 1905-1907 and revised in 1913. A calm and tonal start to this project! #thestravinskychallenge #stravinsky #conductor #studyproject

btw do you all know how BEAUTIFUL the 3rd mvmt of Symphony no.1 is? I've had the best day with this intriguing young Stravinsky. Perfect evening music, so here you go: Tomorrow is Scherzo Fantastique time

Scherzo Fantastique: a buzzing start to the day. It was infact inspired by Maeterlinck's 'la vie des abeilles', although Strav claimed it was intended purely symphonically. Also apparently the piece that first drew Diaghilev‘s attention.. #thestravinskychallenge #conductor

So this thread has been quiet due to being struck by Covid 19.. but I’m recovering and had a great morning with Chant funébre: his 3rd orchestral work but the manuscript was only found and published in 2017! It’s interesting, delicate, and thrilling - go and listen! #wearamask