London Philharmonic Orchestra 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.

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)