"The Firebird" is a ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was written for the 1910 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes company based on the Russian fairy tales of the Firebird and the blessing and curse it possesses for it's owner. The Firebird's mortal and supernatural elements are distinguished with a system of leitmotifs placed in the harmony dubbed "leit-harmony". Stravinsky intentionally used many specialist techniques in the orchestra, including ponticello, col legno, flautando, glissando, and flutter-tonguing. Set in the evil immortal Koschei's castle, the ballet follows Prince Ivan, who battles Koschei with the help of the magical Firebird. Recorded in 1961 by The Columbia Symphony Orchestra. This version in limited pressed on Solid Orange vinyl.
Introduction
The Enchanted Garden of Kastchei
The Firebird Appears, Pursued By Ivan Tsarevitch
Dance of the Firebird
Capture of the Firebird By Ivan Tsarevitch
Supplication of the Firebird
Appearance of the Thirteen Enchanted Princesses
The Princesses Play with the Golden Apples (Scherzo)
Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevitch
The Princesses' Round
Dawn Breaks (Ivan Tsarevitch Enters the Palace of Kastchei)
Magic Carillon, Appearance of the Monsters, and Capture of Ivan Tsarevitch
Arrival of Kastchei the Immortal
Dialogue of Kastchei and Ivan Tsarevitch
Intercession of the Princesses
Appearance of the Firebird
Dance of Kastchei's Followers Enchanted By the Firebird
Infernal Dance of Kastchei's Subjects
Lullaby (The Firebird)
Awakening of Kastchei
Death of Kastchei - Profound Darkness
Kastchei's Spells Are Broken, His Palace Disappears, the Stone Knights Return to Life, Joy Reigns
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