Revolutionary in its time, 'The Firebird' is a story in musical textures and dynamics perfectly suited to the Mercury technique. Dorati and The LSO present each nuance in perfect scale and balance. Recorded in Watford Town Hall, near London UK, June 7 and 9, 1959 with three Schoeps M201 microphones.
Track Listing:
1. The firebird, Introduction and the Enchanted Garden of Kastchei (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
2. The firebird, Visit of the Firebird Followed By Prince Ivan (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
3. The firebird, Dance of the Firebird (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
4. The firebird, Prince Ivan Captures the Firebird (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
5. The firebird, An Appeareance of Thirteen Princesses (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
6. The firebird, Game of the Princesses With the Golden Apples (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
7. The firebird, Sudden Appearance of Prince Ivan (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
8. The firebird, Round-dance of the Princesses (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
9. The firebird, Daybreak (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
10. The firebird, The Demonic Bells, Apparition of Monster-guards of Kastchei and the Capture of Prince Ivan (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
11. The firebird, Dialogue of Prince Ivan and Kastchei (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
12. The firebird, Infernal Dance of Kastchei and His Court and the Lullaby (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
13. The firebird, Kastchei's Death (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
14. The firebird, Animation of the Petrified Knights and General Rejoicing (Igor Stravinsky) - London Symphony Orchestra
Year of Production: 1959
