The Firebird suite (1945 version)

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This was the first of his 3 ground-breaking scores which catapulted Stravinsky to superstardom. The basic story is of a young prince who saves the villagers from their evil sorcerer-king aided by a magic bird. Wholesome emotions like human love are depicted in simple tunes and folk music. Composer: Igor Stravinsky Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier Recording date: 16 September 1998 Date of broadcast: 14 June 1999