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Stravinsky conducts Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring & The Firebird (2023 Remastered, New York 1960 & Hollywood 1961)

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Stravinsky conducts Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring & The Firebird

Igor Stravinsky (2023 Remastered, New York 1960 & Hollywood 1961)

2 disc(s) - 36 track(s)
Total length: 01:15:41

 

In the strictest sense, this recording holds the status of a reference, as interpretations of works by their own composers are of paramount importance. Igor Stravinsky is undoubtedly unique in the history of recorded music, as no other composer has recorded such a vast number of their works in equally favorable conditions.

What is revealed here is astonishing: the composer/conductor approaches his orchestral pages with an analytical precision and rhythmic accuracy of the highest order. The general austerity, paired with his sense of pulse, is exhilarating.

The raw sonic power of The Rite of Spring and the interplay of light in The Firebird, where each instrument seems to shine as a soloist—this is what one expects from a definitive interpretation, and it is exactly what Stravinsky delivers.

Enjoy your listening

Track listing

CD 1
1. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): I. Introduction (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
2. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): II. Les Augures Printanières (Danse des Adolescentes) (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
3. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): III. Jeu du Rapt (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
4. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): IV. Rondes Printanières (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
5. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): V. Jeux des Cités Rivales (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
6. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): VI. Cortège du Sage (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
7. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): VII. Adoration de la Terre (Le Sage) (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
8. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part I (The Adoration of the Earth): VIII. Danse de la Terre (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
9. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part II (The Sacrifice): IX. Introduction (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
10. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part II (The Sacrifice): X. Cercles Mystérieux des Adolescentes (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
11. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part II (The Sacrifice): XI. Glorification de l’Élue (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
12. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part II (The Sacrifice): XII. Evocation des Ancêtres (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
13. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part II (The Sacrifice): XIII. Action Rituelle des Ancêtres (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)
14. The Rite of Spring, K015, Part II (The Sacrifice): XIV. Danse Sacrale (L'Élue) (2023 Remastered, New York 1960)

CD 2
1. The Firebird, K010: I. Introduction (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
2. The Firebird, K010: II. Le Jardin Enchantée de Kastchei (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
3. The Firebird, K010: III. Apparition de l’Oiseau de Feu (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
4. The Firebird, K010: IV. Danse de l’Oiseau de Feu (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
5. The Firebird, K010: V. Capture de l'Oiseau de Feu par Ivan Tsarévitch (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
6. The Firebird, K010: VI. Supplication de l’Oiseau de Feu (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
7. The Firebird, K010: VII. Apparition des Treize Princesses Enchantées (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
8. The Firebird, K010: VIII. Jeu des Princesses avec les Pommes d’Or (Scherzo) (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
9. The Firebird, K010: IX. Brusque Apparition d’Ivan Tsarévitch (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
10. The Firebird, K010: X. Corovod (Ronde) des Princesses (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
11. The Firebird, K010: XI. Lever du Jour (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
12. The Firebird, K010: XII. Carillon féerique, Apparition des Monstres. Gardiens de Kastchei et Capture d’Ivan Tsarévitch (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
13. The Firebird, K010: XIII. Arrivée de Kastchei L’Immortel (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
14. The Firebird, K010: XIV. Dialogue de Kastchei avec Ivan Tsarévitch (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
15. The Firebird, K010: XV. Intercession des Princesses (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
16. The Firebird, K010: XVI. Apparition de l’Oiseau de Feu (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
17. The Firebird, K010: XVII. Danse de la suite de Kastchei enchantée par l’Oiseau de Feu (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
18. The Firebird, K010: XVIII. Danse infernale de tous les Sujets de Kastchei (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
19. The Firebird, K010: XIX. Berceuse (L’Oiseau de Feu) (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
20. The Firebird, K010: XX. Réveil de Kastchei (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
21. The Firebird, K010: XXI. Mort de Kastchei. Profonds Ténèbres (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)
22. The Firebird, K010: XXII. Disparition du Palais et des Sortilèges de Kastchei, Animation des Chevaliers pétrifiés, Allegresse (2023 Remastered, New York 1961)

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