Description
Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird & The Rite of Spring – Naxos CD
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- UPC: 636943406021
- Product Type: Music CD
- Brand Name: Naxos
- MPN: 8.554060
- Genre: Classical / Ballet
- Style: Modernism / Orchestral / 20th Century
- Composer: Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971)
- Performers: BRT Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels; Alexander Rahbari (Conductor)
- Release Year: 1997 (Original recordings from 1990)
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (DDD)
- Playing Time: 58:31
- Label: Naxos
- Recording Venue: Concert Hall of the Belgian Radio, Brussels (January, November, and December 1990)
- Technical Spec: Full Digital Recording (DDD)
Overview
Experience the raw power and mystical beauty of the two works that redefined 20th-century music. This Naxos recording pairs Igor Stravinsky’s lush, fairy-tale suite The Firebird (L’Oiseau de feu) with the primal, earth-shaking energy of The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps).
Conducted by Alexander Rahbari and performed by the BRT Philharmonic Orchestra of Brussels, this disc captures the full spectrum of Stravinsky’s genius. From the shimmering, Impressionistic colors of the Firebird to the jagged, revolutionary rhythms of the Rite, these performances offer a clear and visceral window into the mind of a composer who changed the course of orchestral history. Whether you are a fan of avant-garde ballet or epic symphonic soundscapes, this high-fidelity digital recording is an essential staple for any collection.
Interesting Facts
- The Riot of 1913: The premiere of The Rite of Spring in Paris is legendary for inciting a near-riot in the audience. The primitive rhythms and unconventional choreography were so shocking to contemporary ears that the police had to be called.
- A Breakout Hit: The Firebird was Stravinsky's first major success for the Ballets Russes, catapulting him to international fame overnight in 1910.
- The Cover Art: The booklet features the iconic original costume design for The Firebird by Leon Bakst, the Russian painter and scene designer who helped define the visual aesthetic of the Ballets Russes.
- Alexander Rahbari: The Iranian-Austrian conductor Alexander Rahbari was a one-time assistant to Herbert von Karajan and is highly regarded for his rhythmic precision in modern repertoire.
- Historical Significance: The Rite of Spring is often cited as the most influential musical work of the 20th century, influencing everything from jazz to modern film scoring (most notably Disney's Fantasia).
Track Listing
Firebird (Suite)
- Introduction (3:01)
- L'oiseau de feu et sa danse (0:18)
- Variation de l'oiseau de feu (1:17)
- Ronde des Princesses (6:25)
- Danse infernale du roi Kastchei (4:40)
- Berceuse (4:17)
- Finale (3:26)
The Rite of Spring
- Part 1: L'adoration de la terre (Adoration of the Earth) (16:10)
- Part 2: Le sacrifice (Sacrifice) (18:56)
Publishers
Published by HNH International Ltd. (℗ 1990-91, © 1997). Producer: Günter Appenheimer. Engineer: Jo Tavernier. Music Notes: Keith Anderson.
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