The Firebird is a ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was written for the 1910 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilevs Ballets Russes company based on the Russian fairy tales of the Firebird and the blessing and curse it possesses for its owner. The Firebirds mortal and supernatural elements are distinguished with a system of leitmotifs placed in the harmony dubbed “leit-harmony”. Stravinsky intentionally used many specialist techniques in the orchestra, including ponticello, col legno, flautando, glissando, and flutter-tonguing. Set in the evil immortal Koscheis castle, the ballet follows Prince Ivan, who battles Koschei with the help of the magical Firebird. Recorded in 1961 by The Columbia Symphony Orchestra. This version in limited pressed on Orange vinyl. 1. Introduction 2. The Enchanted Garden of Kastchei 3. The Firebird Appears, Pursued By Ivan Tsarevitch 4. Dance of the Firebird 5. Capture of the Firebird By Ivan Tsarevitch 6. Supplication of the Firebird 7. Appearance of the Thirteen Enchanted Princesses 8. The Princesses Play With the Golden Apples (Scherzo) 9. Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevitch 10. The Princesses Round 11. Dawn Breaks (Ivan Tsarevitch Enters the Palace of Kastchei) 12. Magic Carillon, Appearance of the Monsters, and Capture of I 13. Arrival of Kastchei the Immortal 14. Dialogue of Kastchei and Ivan Tsarevitch 15. Intercession of the Princesses 16. Appearance of the Firebird 17. Dance of Kastcheis Followers Enchanted By the Firebird 18. Infernal Dance of Kastcheis Subjects 19. Lullaby (the Firebird) 20. Awakening of Kastchei 21. Death of Kastchei – Profound Darkness 22. Kastcheis Spells Are Broken, His Palace Disappears, the Sto
