Vladimir Jurowski - Jurowski conducts Stravinsky Vol. 1 (CD)

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.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: I. Allegro Moderato
2. Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: II. Scherzo Allegretto
3. Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: III. Largo
4. Stravinsky: Symphony in E-Flat, Op. 1: IV. Finale. Allegro Molto
5. Stravinsky: The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2: I. the Shepherdess
6. Stravinsky: The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2: II. the Faun
7. Stravinsky: The Faun and the Shepherdess, Op. 2: III. the River
8. Stravinsky: Scherzo Fantastique, Op. 3
9. Stravinsky: Funeral Song, Op. 5
10. Stravinsky: The Firebird: Introduction
11. Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: The Magic Garden of Kashchei
12. Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Appearance of the Firebird Pursued By Ivan Tsarevitch
13. Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Dance of the Firebird
14. Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Prince Ivan Captures the Firebird
15. Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: Supplication of the Firebird
16. Stravinsky: The Firebird, Tableau 1: The Princesses' Game with the Golden Apples
17. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Sudden Appearance of Ivan Tsarevitch
18. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Daybreak - Ivan Tsarevitch Enters Into Kashchei's Palace
19. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Dance of Kashchei's Followers Under the Spell of the Firebird
20. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Infernal Dance of All Kashchei's Subjects
21. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Lullaby (The Firebird)
22. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 1: Kashchei's Awakening - Kashchei's Death - Profound Darkness
23. Stravinsky:The Firebird, Tableau 2: Disappearance of Kashchei's Palace and Magic Spells - the Petrified Warriors Return to Life
24. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Introduction
25. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young Girls
26. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of Abduction
27. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Spring Rounds
28. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Ritual of the River Tribes
29. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Procession of the Sage
30. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: The Sage
31. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part One - Adoration of the Earth: Dance of the Earth
32. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Introduction
33. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Mystic Circles of the Young Girls
34. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Glorification of the Chosen One
35. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Evocation of the Ancestors
36. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Ritual Action of the Ancestors
37. Stravinsky:The Rite of Spring, Part Two - the Sacrifice: Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)