by Igor Stravinsky · Asv · CD · EAN 0743625603125
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«The Rite of Spring / The Firebird» is the album with two ballets by Igor Stravinsky, released in 1992 on the ASV label on CD.
The CD brings together two Stravinsky ballets: 'The Rite of Spring' (1913), a pagan sacrifice ritual in two parts; and 'The Firebird' (1910), the story of Prince Ivan facing the magician Kashchei. It includes the «Dance of the Adolescents», the «Sacrificial Dance of the Chosen One» and the «Dance of the Firebird».
Recording with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and Antal Dorati; total duration: 77:43.
A CD for fans of classical music and the great orchestral ballets of the 20th century.
