IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971)

L’Oiseau de Feu
Conte dansé en deux tableaux
(version 1910)

1 Introduction
2 Le jardin enchanté de Kachtcheï
3 Apparition de l’Oiseau de feu poursuivi par Ivan Tsarévich
4 Danse de l’Oiseau de feu
5 Capture de l’Oiseau de feu par Ivan Tsarévich
6 Supplications de l’Oiseau de feu
7 Apparition des treize princesses enchantées
8 Jeu des princesses avec les pommes d’or
9 Brusque apparition d’Ivan Tsarévich
10 Corovod (Rondeau) des princesses
11 Lever du jour
12 Ivan Tsarévich pénètre dans le palais de Kachtcheï
13 Carillon féerique, apparition des monstres-gardiens de Kachtcheï, capture d’Ivan Tsarévich, intercession des princesses
14 Arrivée de Kachtcheï l’immortel
15 Dialogue de Kachtcheï avec Ivan Tsarévich
16 Intercession des princesses
17 Apparition de l’Oiseau de feu
18 Danse de la suite de Kachtcheï enchantée par l’Oiseau de feu
19 Danse infernale de tous les sujets de Kachtcheï
20 Berceuse (l’Oiseau de feu)
21 Réveil de Kachtcheï
22 Mort de Kachtcheï
23 Profonds ténèbres
24 Disparition du palais et des sortilèges de Kachtcheï, animationdes chevaliers pétrifiés, allégresse générale

Chant du Rossignol
Poème symphonique pour orchestre
(1917)

25 Presto
26 Marche chinoise
27 Chant du Rossignol
28 Chant du Rossignol mécanique
29 Larghetto
30 Pianissimo
31 Tranquillo

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About this CD

Glossa, primarily known for its outstanding early music productions, now presents two new releases and a new partnership with the Flemish Radio Orchestra (VRO) and Choir (VRK): two superb ensembles focusing primarily on repertoires from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Technically speaking, this series also introduces Glossa’s first hybrid SACDs for high-end audio fans. This top-quality surround audio approach makes the listening experience even more rich and pleasurable – an exquisitely balanced symphony orchestra and an elite contemporary chamber choir are certainly two examples where the extra production costs make sense.

The Flemish Radio Orchestra’s chief conductor is Yoel Levi, who worked for many years with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This new relationship will also involve frequent collaboration with guest conductors such as Gerd Albrecht, Hervé Niquet and others. In the past few years, strong relationships have been built with the film industry and with film composers such as Maurice Jarre, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, Ennio Morricone, Michel Legrand and John Debney.

The debut recording of the new series comprises Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird (complete 1910 version) and Chant du Rossignol, and was produced with the firm intention of putting benchmark interpretations on the market. For more than 70 minutes, the wide dynamic range, infinite timbrical nuances and expressive depth of Stravinsky’s orchestral music are explored and provide a deeply enriching listening experience.

And, last but not least, the breathtaking beauty of the work of Glossa’s designer, Valentín Iglesias and his 00:03:00 office, merits mention. It provides the perfect visual basis for this new adventure with two of Europe’s most exquisite and forward-looking ensembles.