The Toronto Symphony Orchestra holds a special connection to Stravinsky, having hosted his final conducting appearance in a performance of Pulcinella. Paired with The Fairy’s Kiss, Stravinsky’s heartfelt homage to his childhood hero, Tchaikovsky, these two works showcase the composer’s genius for reinvention—turning past influences into strikingly original music. Now, under the baton of Gustavo Gimeno, the TSO offers a fresh and vibrant interpretation of these masterpieces in an all-new recording, featuring the World Première recording of a TSO commission by Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy.

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Live Recording,
from Roy Thomson Hall

Gustavo Gimeno, conductor
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Paul Appleby, tenor
Derek Welton, bass-baritone

Track Listing

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Divertimento. Symphonic suite for orchestra from Le Baiser de la fée (The Fairy's Kiss)
I. Sinfonia (6'24)
II. Danses suisses (7'03)
III. Scherzo (Au moulin) (3'54)
IV. Pas de deux (7'09)

Kelly-Marie Murphy (b. 1964)
Curiosity, Genius, and the Search For Petula Clark (10'17) TSO Commission ̵̶ World Première Recording

Igor Stravinsky
Pulcinella (ballet in one act with vocal soloists after Giovanni Battista Pergolesi)
I. Ouverture (Allegro moderato) (2'05)
II. Serenata (Larghetto): ‘Mentre l'erbetta pasce l'agnella’ (2'54)
III. Scherzino (Allegro) ̵̶ Poco più vivo (1'57)
IV. Allegro (1'07)
V. Andantino (1'20)
VI. Allegro (1'50)
VII. Ancora poco meno: ‘Contento forse vivere’ (1'57)
VIII. Allegro assai (1'51)
IX. Allegro ̵̶ Alla breve: ‘Con queste paroline’ (2'16)
X. Trio (Andante): ‘Sento dire no' ncè pace’ Allegro: ‘Chi dise ca la femmena’ (4'10)
XI. Allegro: ‘Ncè sta quaccuna pò’ ̵̶ ‘Una te fa la nzemprece’ (0'30)
XII. Presto : 'Una te fa la nzemprece (1'30)
XIII. Allegro ̵̶ Alla breve (1'14)
XIV. Tarantella (1'17)
XV. Andantino: ‘Se tu m'ami’ (2'23)
XVI. Allegro (0'57)
XVII. Gavotta con due variazioni (4'23)
XVIII. Vivo (1'31)
XIX. Trio (Tempo di minuetto): ‘Pupillette, fiammette d'amore’ (2'34)
XX. Finale (Allegro assai) (2'10)

What the Press is Saying

• “Gimeno is a gifted conductor, who wields a mean microphone, as well as a baton.” –LaScena Musicale
• “Constantly moving from full-tutti ensemble to individual solos, the ensemble’s agility and precision were impressive tonight.” –LudwigVan
• “Gimeno and the TSO made something I will certainly obtain for my collection.” –Barcza Blog

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