Stravinsky: The Firebird; Bartók: Two Portraits


Stravinsky: The Firebird; Bartók: Two Portraits
Christoph von Dohnányi
Label
Decca
Catalogue No.
4762700
Barcode
00028947627005
Format
1-CD
About

For too long absent from the catalogue, Dohnanyi’s pair of recordings coupling Stravinsky and Bartok present him and the Vienna Philharmonic at their scintillating, dramatic best. ‘The Firebird’ is luxuriously done, the final apotheosis most moving and the lesser known ‘Two Portraits’ of Bartok are showpieces of instrumental colour, timbre and contrast.

TRACK LISTING / ARTISTS

BELA BARTÓK
Two Portraits

IGOR STRAVINSKY
The Firebird

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Christoph von Dohnányi

Reviews

‘refreshing and illuminating’ Limelight

‘On balance, this is the finest complete Firebird on disc… Christoph von Dohnanyi demonstrates his mastery of this score on every page… The scherzo is light as a feather, the infernal dance is wonderfully menacing but also excitingly athletic, the finale is simply the best ever’ ClassicsToday.com

‘ravishingly beautiful’ Limelight