The Rite of Spring's 1913 premiere created one of the most famous classical music riots in history. It's intensely rhythmic score, primitive scenery and radical choreography completely shocked the audience, who were accustomed to the elegant conventions of classical ballet. Almost 100 years later, the Rite of Spring still has the ability to shock - it still sounds fresh, pagan and new. On this Super Audio recording, Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra offer a powerful and intense performance that reveals the underlying simplicity that forms the foundation of the work.

Tracklist:

Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): Introduction
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): The Augurs Of Spring: Dances Of The Young Girls
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): Ritual Of Abduction
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): Spring Rounds
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): Ritual Of The Rival Tribes
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): Procession Of The Sage
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): The Sage
Rite Of Spring, Part I (Adoration Of The Earth): Dance Of The Earth
Rite Of Spring, Part II (The Sacrifice): Introduction
Rite Of Spring, Part II (The Sacrifice): Mystic Circles Of The Young Girls
Rite Of Spring, Part II (The Sacrifice): Glorification Of The Chosen One
Rite Of Spring, Part II (The Sacrifice): Evocation Of The Ancestors
Rite Of Spring, Part II (The Sacrifice): Ritual Action Of The Ancestors
Rite Of Spring, Part II (The Sacrifice): Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)
Firebird Suite: Introduction
Firebird Suite: The Firebird's Dance
Firebird Suite: The Firebird's Variations
Firebird Suite: The Princesses' Round Dance
Firebird Suite: The Infernal Dance
Firebird Suite: Berceuse
Firebird Suite: Finale
Scherzo À La Russe
Tango No. 72 - Orchestral Version

UPC: 723385321125
Label: Channel Classics
Release Date: 2.14.12
Format: CD

Ivan Fischer - Rite of Spring / Firebird Suite / Scherzo / Tango (CD)