Ludwig Mollro, Seattle Symphony Orchestra - Stravinsky: The Firebird / Vladimir Nikolaev: The Sinewaveland - Import CD

Credits:

Ludwig Mollro, Seattle Symphony Orchestra

Description:

Recorded in 2014 by Morlot and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, "Firebird" uses the original version. It is a fascinating performance that makes full use of the large orchestra, with brilliant tone and instantaneous power. Recorded simultaneously is a piece called "The Sinewaveland" by Russian composer Nikolaev. Originally interested in the fusion of rock and classical music, this piece is also a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, whom he idolized as a student. In spite of the fact that it was forbidden to listen to Jimi Hendrix's albums in Russia at that time, Nikolaev secretly listened to the recordings and learned how to play the guitar, and his admiration for rock is evident throughout the piece. Of course, there are also influences from Stravinsky and Debussy in this interesting work. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.The Firebird~Introduction
2.The Firebird~Kastchei's Enchanted Garden
3.The Firebird~Appearance of the Firebird Pursued by Ivan Tsarevich
4.The Firebird~Dance of the Firebird
5.The Firebird~Ivan Tsarevich Captures the Firebird
6.The Firebird~Supplication of the Firebird
7.The Firebird~Game of the Princesses with the Golden Apples
8.The Firebird~Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevich
9.The Firebird~Round Dance of the Princesses
10.The Firebird~Daybreak
11.The Firebird~Magic Carillon, Appearance of Kastchei's Guardian Monsters and Capture of Ivan Tsarevich
12.The Firebird~Dance of Kastchei's Retinue Under the Spell of the Firebird
13.The Firebird~Infernal Dance of all Kastchei's Subjects
14.The Firebird~Lullaby of the Firebird
15.The Firebird~Collapse of Kastchei's Palace and Dissolution of all Enchantments - Reanimation of the Petrified Prisoners - General Rejoicing
16.The Sinewaveland: Homage to Jimi Hendrix

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