Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird: Stavinsky Conducts Stravinsky

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"The Firebird" is a ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was written for the 1910 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes company based on the Russian fairy tales of the Firebird and the blessing and curse it possesses for it's owner. The Firebird's mortal and supernatural elements are distinguished with a system of leitmotifs placed in the harmony dubbed "leit-harmony". Stravinsky intentionally used many specialist techniques in the orchestra, including ponticello, col legno, flautando, glissando, and flutter-tonguing. Set in the evil immortal Koschei's castle, the ballet follows Prince Ivan, who battles Koschei with the help of the magical Firebird. Recorded in 1961 by The Columbia Symphony Orchestra. This version in limited pressed on Solid Orange vinyl.

1: Introduction
2: The Enchanted Garden of Kastchei
3: The Firebird Appears, Pursued By Ivan Tsarevitch
4: Dance of the Firebird
5: Capture of the Firebird By Prince Ivan
6: Supplication of the Firebird
7: Appearance of the Thirteen Enchanted Princesses
8: The Princesseses' Game With Apples of Gold
9: Sudden Appearence of Ivan Tsarevitch
10: The Princesses' Round
11: Dawn Breaks (Ivan Tsarevitch Enters the Palace of Kastchei)
12: Magic Carillon, Appearance of Kashchei's Monster Guardians and Capture of Prince Ivan
13: Arrival of Kastchei the Immortal
14: Dialogue of Kastchei and Prince Ivan
15: Intercession of the Princesses
16: Appearance of the Firebird
17: Dance of Kastchei's Followers Under the Spell of the Firebird
18: Infernal Dance of Kastchei's Subjects
19: Lullaby (The Firebird)
20: Awakening of Kastchei
21: Death of Kashchei - Profound Darkness
22: Kastchei's Spells Are Broken, His Palace Disappears, the Stone Knights Return to Life, Joy Reigns

Colour Family: Orange

Composer: Igor Stravinsky

Conductor: Igor Stravinsky

Number of Discs: 1

Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra

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