The Firebird Suite

by Igor Stravinsky, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Ernest Ansermet

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: Decca, Sony Classical
  • Country: Russia
  • Length: 56:36
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Guided by a conductor intimately familiar with the composer's intentions, this recording captures the vibrant, shimmering colors of the revolutionary ballet score. The early high-fidelity process beautifully highlights the intricate woodwind writing and aggressive rhythmic syncopations. It remains a critically revered interpretation of the dazzling modernist triumph.

Genres

Descriptors: Orchestral, Acoustic, Melodic, Instrumental, Modern, orchestral, symphonic, suite, long-form, majestic

Tracklist

  1. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - Adoration of the Earth. Introduction. Lento (1921 Version) (3:20)
  2. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - The Augurs of Spring (1921 Version) (3:12)
  3. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - Game of Abduction (1921 Version) (1:18)
  4. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - Spring Rounds (1921 Version) (3:31)
  5. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - Games of the Rival Tribes (1921 Version) (1:55)
  6. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - Procession of the Sage (1921 Version) (1:07)
  7. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part One - Dance of the Earth (1921 Version) (1:14)
  8. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part Two - The Sacrifice. Introduction. Largo (1921 Version) (5:01)
  9. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part Two - Mystic Circles of the Young Girls (1921 Version) (3:27)
  10. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part Two - Glorification of the Chosen Victim (1921 Version) (1:41)
  11. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part Two - Evocation of the Ancestors (1921 Version) (0:58)
  12. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part Two - Ritual Action of the Ancestors (1921 Version) (3:52)
  13. The Rite of Spring (Scenes of Pagan Russia in Two Parts): Part Two - Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One) [1921 Version] (4:43)
  14. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): I. Introduction (3:20)
  15. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): II. The Firebird and Its Dance (0:14)
  16. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): III. Variation of the Firebird (1:09)
  17. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): IV. The Princesses' Round (5:13)
  18. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): V. Infernal Dance of King Kashchei (3:57)
  19. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): VI. Lullaby (3:50)
  20. The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): VII. Finale (3:26)

Credits

  • Igor Stravinsky - primary artist, composed by
  • London Philharmonic Orchestra - primary artist, orchestra
  • Ernest Ansermet - primary artist, conductor

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