Revolutionary in its time, The Firebird is a story in musical textures and dynamics perfectly suited to the Mercury technique. Antal Dorati and the London Symphony Orchestra present each nuance in perfect scale and balance. Recorded in Watford Town Hall, near London, UK on June 7 and 9, 1959 with three Schoeps M201 microphones.
- Introduction And The Enchanted Garden Of Kastchei
- Visit Of The Firebird Followed By Prince Ivan
- Dance Of The Firebird
- Prince Ivan Captures The Firebird
- An Appeareance Of Thirteen Princesses
- Game Of The Princesses With The Golden Apples
- Sudden Appearance Of Prince Ivan
- Round-Dance Of The Princesses
- Daybreak
- The Demonic Bells, Apparition Of Monster-Guards Of Kastchei And The Capture Of Prince Ivan
- Dialogue Of Prince Ivan And Kastchei
- Infernal Dance Of Kastchei And His Court And The Lullaby
- Kastchei's Death
- Animation Of The Petrified Knights And General Rejoicing