The Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by Frank Gehry, opened in October 2003 and is praised for its rich sound and visual drama, embodying the energy of Los Angeles.
Composer Biography
Igor Stravinsky, the composer of The Firebird, dedicated the work to his teacher and friend Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, a Russian composer whose musical presence influenced the score.
Notable Performances
The ballet The Firebird, with choreography by Fokine, premiered in Paris on June 25, 1910, with spectacular results.
Composition History
The Firebird was originally intended for Russian composer Anatol Liadov, but he was unable to produce the music on time, leading to Stravinsky being asked to compose it.
Recording & Production
This recording of Stravinsky's Firebird was performed live in Walt Disney Concert Hall from October 9-12, 2008.
Recording & Production
The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Esa-Pekka Salonen recorded their first CD together for Deutsche Grammophon in January 2006, which was also the first live recording from Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Performer Biography
Esa-Pekka Salonen, the conductor on this recording, was the 10th Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and served his 17th and final season in that role in October 2008.
