Igor Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring, Firebird Suite, Sergei Prokofiev - Scythian Suite

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1. The Rite of Spring Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Introduction. Lento

2. The Rite of Spring The Augurs of Spring

3. The Rite of Spring Mock Abduction

4. The Rite of Spring Spring Round Dances

5. The Rite of Spring Games of the Rival Tribes

6. The Rite of Spring Procession of the Wise Elders

7. The Rite of Spring Dance of the Earth

8. The Rite of Spring Part Two - The Sacrifice: Introduction. Largo

9. The Rite of Spring Mystical Circles of the Young Girls

10. The Rite of Spring Glorification of the Chosen Victim

11. The Rite of Spring Summoning of the Ancestors

12. The Rite of Spring Ritual of the Ancestors

13. The Rite of Spring Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen Victim)

14. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/Introduction

15. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/The Firebird and its Dance

16. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/Variation of the Firebird

17. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/The Princesses' Round

18. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/Infernal Dance of King Kashchei

19. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/Lullaby

20. Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 version)/Finale

21. Scythian Suite, I. The Adoration of Veles and Ala: Allegro feroce. Poco meno mosso

22. Scythian Suite, II. The Enemy God and the Dance of the Black Spirits. Allegro sostenuto

23. Scythian Suite, III. Night. Andantino - Poco piu mosso

24. Scythian Suite, IV. The Glorious Departure of Lolli and the Procession of the Sun. Tempestoso - Allegro (Quasi doppio movimento) - Andante sostenuto Considering that Stravinsky's Rite of Spring has been around for nearly a century, it's surprising that even today, conductors literally get lost while attempting to beat through it--and that goes for some of the biggest names. Difficult as the piece is, conductors have no excuse for major lapses, now that this recording is available for study. Bernstein not only keeps complete control of the complex rhythms and constantly-switching meters throughout the work but he also interprets it with fire and sweep and emotional versatility. The Firebird is equally breathtaking. It's priceless, too, for the fabulous horn solo played by the New York Philharmonic's legendary James Chambers. --Gwendolyn Freed FLAC Check Comments