Wiener Philharmonic Orchestra & Christoph von Dohnányi - Stravinsky: The Firebird (1980/2026)
Artist: Wiener Philharmonic Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnányi
Title: Stravinsky: The Firebird
Year Of Release: 1980
Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 45:31
Total Size: 181 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Stravinsky: The Firebird
Year Of Release: 1980
Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 45:31
Total Size: 181 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
1. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: I. Introduction (2:23)
2. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: II. Kashchei's Enchanted Garden (2:09)
3. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: III. Appearance of the Firebird Pursued by Ivan Tsarevich (2:10)
4. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: IV. Dance of the Firebird (1:13)
5. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: V. Ivan Tsarevich Captures the Firebird (0:50)
6. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: VI. Supplication of the Firebird – VII. Appearance of the 13 Enchanted Princesses (8:02)
7. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: VIII. Game of the Princesses with the Golden Apples (2:12)
8. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: IX. Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevich (1:32)
9. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: X. Round Dance of the Princesses (4:00)
10. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: XI. Daybreak (1:30)
11. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: XII-XIV. Magic Carillon – Capture of Ivan Tsarevich – Arrival of Kashchei – The Firebird Appears (5:06)
12. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: XV. Kashchei's Retinue Dances Under the Firebird's Spell (0:44)
13. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: XVI-XVIII. Infernal Dance – Berceuse – Kashchei Awakes – Death of Kashchei (10:32)
14. Stravinsky: The Firebird, K10: XIX. The Palace Disappears and Kashchei's Spells Are Broken, the Stone Knights Return to Life – General Rejoicing (3:14)
This recording of Igor Stravinsky’s "The Firebird" (L'Oiseau de feu) stands as a monumental achievement in orchestral performance and high-fidelity sound. Under the meticulous direction of Christoph von Dohnányi, the Vienna Philharmonic breathes vivid life into Stravinsky’s lush, cinematic score. While many conductors lean into the savage energy of the piece, Dohnányi emphasizes the intricate textures and the shimmering, "magical" atmosphere of the fairy tale, capturing the delicate interplay between folk-inspired melodies and avant-garde dissonance.
The legendary acoustics of the Musikverein in Vienna provide a breathtaking backdrop, offering a natural reverberation that gives the brass sections a majestic glow and the strings a silky, refined edge. From the mysterious, low-register opening in the basses to the thunderous, earth-shaking finale, this performance is a masterclass in dynamic control. It is an essential recording for those who wish to experience Stravinsky’s genius not just as a rhythmic explosion, but as a masterpiece of orchestration and color.
The legendary acoustics of the Musikverein in Vienna provide a breathtaking backdrop, offering a natural reverberation that gives the brass sections a majestic glow and the strings a silky, refined edge. From the mysterious, low-register opening in the basses to the thunderous, earth-shaking finale, this performance is a masterclass in dynamic control. It is an essential recording for those who wish to experience Stravinsky’s genius not just as a rhythmic explosion, but as a masterpiece of orchestration and color.
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