Stravinsky Firebird, played by Valery Gergiev

Stravinsky: The Firebird (1910) from Kashchei’s Infernal dance and also the lullaby… Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Valery Gergiev New Year’s Concert at Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall 2006 Toward the wonderful final.

When best conductor, best orchestra, best music, meet together!

Rite Of Spring (extract) London Symphony Orchestra Leader Andrew Haveron Conductor Valery Gergiev Barbican Centre London 2007

FIRE BIRD Igor Stravinsky

FIRE BIRD Igor Stravinsky This is my favorite piece. Written in 1909 for a ballet, this was one of the first great pieces. This association with animation is absolutely wonderful. I also ...