Vladimir Jurowski is one of today's most sought after conductors. His London Philharmonic Orchestra performances from Stravinsky's catalogue span his 20 year association with the Orchestra, culminating in him including Stravinsky's Jeu de cartes in the program of his final concert as Principal Conductor in August 2021. This recording, the first of a three volume Stravinsky series, features two cornerstone works. The Firebird featured in Jurowski's first scheduled concert conducting the LPO back in March 2002 and this recording comes from a 2018 Royal Festival Hall performance, described as "a masterpiece" by the Evening Standard. The Rite of Spring comes from an earlier Royal Festival Hall concert in 2008. Stravinsky's music in the hands of Jurowski delivers a focus and clarity that is beautifully preserved and realised on these recordings.

Tracklist:

Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: I. Allegro Moderato
Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: II. Scherzo Allegretto
Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: III. Largo
Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: IV. Finale. Allegro Molto
Stravinsky: The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2: I. the Shepherdess
Stravinsky: The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2: II. the Faun
Stravinsky: The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2: III. the River
Stravinsky: Scherzo Fantastique, Op. 3
Stravinsky: Funeral Song, Op. 5
Stravinsky: The Firebird: Introduction
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: The Magic Garden of Kashchei
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Appearance of the Firebird Pursued By Ivan Tsarevitch
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Dance of the Firebird
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Prince Ivan Captures the Firebird
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Supplication of the Firebird
Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: The Princesses' Game with the Golden Apples
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevitch
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Daybreak - Ivan Tsarevitch Enters Into Kashchei's Palace
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Dance of Kashchei's Followers Under the Spell of the Firebird
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Infernal Dance of All Kashchei's Subjects
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Lullaby (The Firebird)
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Kashchei's Awakening - Kashchei's Death - Profound Darkness
Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 2: Disappearance of Kashchei's Palace and Magic Spells - the Petrified Warriors Return to Life
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Introduction
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young Girls
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of Abduction
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Spring Rounds
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of the River Tribes
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Procession of the Sage
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: The Sage
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Dance of the Earth
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Introduction
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Mystic Circles of the Young Girls
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Glorification of the Chosen One
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Evocation of the Ancestors
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Ritual Action of the Ancestors
Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)

UPC: 5060096760351
Label: Lpo
Release Date: 8.12.22
Format: CD

London Philharmonic Orchestra - Jurowski Conducts Stravinsky Vol. 1 (CD)