This important composition written from 1911-13 by Igor Stravinsky was based upon a vision he had while writing another piece: "I saw in imagination a solemn pagan rite: wise elders, seated in a circle, watching a young girl dancing herself to death. They were sacrificing her to propitiate the god of spring." the first performance of this work at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees in Paris provoked one of the most famous riots in musical history. It was made in Chicago's Medinah during three sessions on May 14, 1974. Conducted by the world renowned Georg Solti and the Chicago Symphony, this performance captures the mood and essence that Stravinksy originally intended.
Tracklist:
Le Sacre du Printemps (32:06)
1 First Part: L'Adoration De La Terre 14:43
2 Second Part: Le Sacrifice 17:23
Recording information:
Title: Le Sacre Du Printemps
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Conductor: Sir Georg Solti
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Genre: Classical
Media: 1x XRCD24 CD Stereo , Remastered, .
Label: JVC
Cat#: JVCXR-0225
Released: 18.11.2003 in US
Original release: 1974 by Decca SXL 6691
EAN: 693692022520
Discogs rel.#: 9280723
