Stravinsky – The Rite of Spring (Zubin Mehta / New York Philharmonic, Vinyl LP)

Stravinsky – The Rite of Spring (Zubin Mehta / New York Philharmonic, Vinyl LP)

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Label: Columbia Masterworks Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo Country: USA Genre: Classical / 20th‑Century / Orchestral Year: 1970s (Mehta’s Columbia era)

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Tracklist

Side One: The Rite of Spring — Part I: The Adoration of the Earth

• Introduction

• Augurs of Spring

• Ritual of Abduction

• Spring Rounds

• Ritual of the Rival Tribes

• Procession of the Sage

• Dance of the Earth

Side Two: The Rite of Spring — Part II: The Sacrifice

• Introduction

• Mystic Circles of the Young Girls

• Glorification of the Chosen One

• Evocation of the Ancestors

• Ritual Action of the Ancestors

• Sacrificial Dance

Description

U.S. Columbia Masterworks pressing of Zubin Mehta’s high‑energy interpretation of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, performed by the New York Philharmonic. Mehta’s reading is known for its clarity, rhythmic precision, and forward momentum — a modern, muscular take on Stravinsky’s revolutionary 1913 score.

The Columbia engineering of this era emphasizes:

• wide dynamic range

• crisp percussion and brass detail

• strong stereo imaging

• a clean, modern orchestral sound

A solid collectible for listeners who appreciate 20th‑century orchestral showpieces and Mehta’s bold conducting style.

Condition

Jacket ✔️10

Vinyl ✔️10

Labels ✔️10

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