Stravinsky: The Firbird - Vladimir Nikolaev: The S
) | Label: SSO Catalog: SSM1014 Format: CD Barston, Elisa; Seattle Symphony Orchestra; Morlot, LudovicContinuing Seattle Symphony's acclaimed tradition of mixign the familiar with the unfamiliar, this superb album couples a thrilling live recording of Stravinsky's complete ballet The Firebird with Russian composer Vladimir Nikolaev's tribute to Seattle's own Jimi Hendrix, The Sinewaveland, described as "an image of Hendrix atop Bald Mountain, lighting his guitar on fire." The Seattle Symphony is one of America's leading symphony orchestras and is internationally acclaimed for it's innovative programming and extensive recording history. Under the leadership of Music Director Ludovic Morlot since September 2001, the Symphony is heard from September through July by more than 500,000 people through live performances and radio broadcasts. The symphony has a deep commitment to new music, commissioning many works by living composers each season.  Price: $25.98 |