Stravinsky: Apollon musagète; L'oiseau de feu No3

On this CD:

1. Scherzo fantastique, for orchestra Op. 3
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Performed by Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly

2. Apollon musagète, ballet in 2 scenes for string orchestra
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Performed by Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly

3. L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird), ballet suite for orchestra
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Performed by Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly

Tracks:

Scherzo Fantastique, Op.3
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Naissance d'Apollon
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Variation d'Apollon: Apollon et les Muses
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Pas d'action: Apollon et les trois Muses, Calliope, Polymnie et Terpsichore
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Variation de Calliope (l'Alexandrin)
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Variation de Polymnie
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Variation de Terpsichore
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Variation d'Apollon
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Pas de deux: Apollon et Terpsichore
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Coda: Apollon et les Muses
Apollon musagete: Ballet en deux tableaux (1947 Version): Apothe
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): I. Introduction
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): I. L'Oiseau de feu et sa danse Variation de l'Oiseau de feu
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): II. Pantomime I
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): III. Pas de deux: L'Oiseau de feu et Ivan Tsartch
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): IV. Pantomime II
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): V. Scherzo: Danse des princesses
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): VI. Pantomime III
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): VII. Ronde des princesses
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): VIII. Danse infernale du roi Kachtche
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): IX. Berceuse: L'Oiseau de feu
L'Oiseau de feu - Suite (1945): X. Finale

Customer Reviews:

a review.......2002-03-29

Stravinsky's 1945 version of 'The Firebird' is startleingly different than the 1910 or 1919 versions. Every recording I have heard of this 1945 version attempts ot make it similar to the 1910 or 1919 versions, completely ignoring all its unique differences and changes.

Upon hearing Chailly's recording with the Concertgebouw, I was almost offended by amount of difference one can here. Stravinsky changed articulations, rhythms, and even instrumentations, and Chailly masterfully brings all these changes to our attention. While I do prefer the 1919 version, hearing the 1945 version executed so wonderfully is almost enough to make me enjoy it more.

The Playing of the Concertgebouw, while fantastic, is only a slight bit below their playing on 'Petrushka'. Their failure to completely stick together while the Maestro accelerates is dissapointing. But this is mor than made up for by the fantastic playing of the wind section. This piece depends primarily on having stellar winds, and the Concertgebouw rises to the occasion.

If you are looking for an overtly romantic performance, this may not be for you. If you are looking for a recording that demonstrates the changes Stravinsky made in his revisions, look no further. It is played superbly.

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