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.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Introduction and the Enchanted Garden of Kastchei

London Symphony Orchestra

2.Visit of the Firebird Followed By Prince Ivan

London Symphony Orchestra

3.Dance of the Firebird

London Symphony Orchestra

4.Prince Ivan Captures the Firebird

London Symphony Orchestra

5.An Appeareance of Thirteen Princesses

London Symphony Orchestra

6.Game of the Princesses With the Golden Apples

London Symphony Orchestra

7.Sudden Appearance of Prince Ivan

London Symphony Orchestra

8.Round-dance of the Princesses

London Symphony Orchestra

9.Daybreak

London Symphony Orchestra

10.The Demonic Bells, Apparition of Monster-guards of Kastchei and the Capture of Prince Ivan

London Symphony Orchestra

11.Dialogue of Prince Ivan and Kastchei

London Symphony Orchestra

12.Infernal Dance of Kastchei and His Court and the Lullaby

London Symphony Orchestra

13.Kastchei's Death

London Symphony Orchestra

14.Animation of the Petrified Knights and General Rejoicing

London Symphony Orchestra

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