Stravinsky's ongoing Russian inspiration, clad in the opulence of Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestration in 1910 and then moving towards a more dodecaphonic writing (1966, Requiem Canticles), not forgetting the consummate Les Noces - "not a ballet but a divertissement...in two parts" (to quote the composer). A unique blend of earthy rusticity, profund humanity and religious faith.
The Firebird-Introduction
Part I.-Kashchei's magic garden
Appearance of the Firebird
Dance of the Firebird
Capture of the Firebird
The Firebird entreaties.Appearance of the thirteen enchanted princesses
The Princesses' game with the golden apples
Sudden appearance of Ivan Tsarevitch
Princesses' khorovod [Round dance]
Sunrise
Kashchei's magic garden
Magic carillon, appearance of Kashchei's monsters
Internal dance of Kashchei's creature
Part II.-Disappearance of the palace and of Kashchei's spells.Rejoicing..
Symphony in C-I.Moderato alla breve
II.Larghetto concertante
III.Allegretto
IV.Largo.Tempo giusto alla breve
The Wedding:Part I.-The Tresses
At the Bridegroom
The Bride's departure
Part II.-The wedding feast
The Soldier's tale-The Soldier's march
Scene I.-Arias along the stream
Scene II.-Pastorale
The Royal march
The little concert
Three dances
The Devil's dance
The great chorale
Triumphal march of the Devil
Three Pieces for String Quartet:No.1, Danse
No.2, Eccentrique
No.3, Cantique
Concertino for String Quartet
Three Songs from William Shakespeare:Music to hear-Full fathom five-When daisies pied
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The Firebird-Introduction
