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The Rite of Spring

As the earth blooms and the sky sings, the mere thought of Spring has inspired poets and composers through the ages to celebrate the resurgence of life with sweet, bouyant thoughts. But not Igor Stravinsky. His 1912 Le Sacre de Printemps (“The Rite of Spring”) was inspired by a vastly different muse. Surely one of the most important works in the annals of art, its impact still reverberates across all types of music.

I like that quote from Peter Guttmann..

I have The Atlanta Symphony (Levi) and recently bought the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra SACD with Yuri Simonov. (Excellent performance and great sonics). I'd like to hear Bernsteins too. Do any of you have one you'd highly recommend. Thanks - Mark

classical1
birdies
85 posts
 
It's always illuminating to hear a composer's view from the podium: Stravinsky's own interpretation on Sony. Not an audiophile experience, but essential.
vectorsa
6 posts
 
Igor Markevich...
cincy_bob
270 posts
 
In addition to picking up the Bernstein recording, you might want to try Esa-Pekka Solonen and the L.A. Philharmonic on DG. It's a hybrid SACD, which offers a great performance in addition to great sound.
photon46
1,076 posts
 
I've got a near mint Columbia two-eye of Stravinsky conducting the Rite, it's sonics are fine to my ears. Haven't heard the cd though. I agree it's a must have for fans of the work. I also like Bernstein, his drama and emotion suit the work well. Also agree with Esa Pekka Salonen and your Simonov recommendations. The Solti/Chicago recording is excellent. Amazon has a JVC xrcd of this performance I'd really like to get.
rcprince
3,062 posts
 
The 1976 Sir Colin Davis recording with the Concertgebouw (I believe) on Philips is my favorite reading, with excellent sonics. Was available on CD, may still be. I have a couple of SACDs of it, but haven't listened to them yet, will report when I get to them.
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