Leopold Stokowski - Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1967) Vinyl LP • Bald Mountain

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Vinyl plays with crackles and a few clicks, especially early in "The Fire Bird-Suite" (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases, very light-scuffing, and some surface impressions (front/back); slight discoloration on inner-gate with a few darker spots. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (printed off-center). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Night On Bald Mountain
2. Marche Slav, Op. 31
3. The Fire Bird⎯Suite

About The Record:

Stravinsky: Firebird Suite by Leopold Stokowski, is a dramatic orchestral interpretation of Igor Stravinsky's 1919 suite drawn from the ballet based on Russian folk tales of a magical glowing bird that serves as both blessing and curse. Stokowski, a lifelong champion of the composer, delivers an expansive and colorful reading with the London Symphony Orchestra notable for its rich Phase 4 stereo sonics and a striking crescendo tam-tam roll on the final chord. This version stands out as the eighth and final commercial recording Stokowski made of the work across more than four decades, highlighting his enduring affinity for the piece and his innovative approach to orchestral color and dynamics. Fan-favorites include the shimmering Berceuse and the triumphant Infernal Dance alongside the radiant Finale that showcases the suite's vivid storytelling and exotic orchestration. The recording captures Stokowski's signature interpretive freedom while honoring the work's historical significance as a cornerstone of 20th-century ballet music.