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The Firebird suite (1945 version)
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Performer: ±«Óãtv Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier
Recording date: 16 September 1998
Date of broadcast: 14 June 1999
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: ±«Óãtv Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier
Recording date: 16 September 1998
Date of broadcast: 14 June 1999
