Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

L'Oiseau de Feu (1910)

first suite for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1910
    • Duration: 28 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also 3 piccolos, 1 alto flute), 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 3 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 3 bassoons (also 1 contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, 4 percussionists, 4 harp, 1 piano, 16 violins, 16 second violins, 14 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 23 October 1910
    Location:

    Russie, Saint Petersbourg


    Performers:

    Alexander Siloti : direction.

Observations

Voir le ballet L'Oiseau de Feu.

Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • Danse de L'Oiseau de Feu
  • Ronde de la princesse
  • Danse infernale de tous les sujets de Tastchei
  • Berceuse
  • Final