Discovery Orchestra Chat 175 – The Firebird Suite Lullaby
In this Chat, Maestro Maull explores the Lullaby from Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. Discover Stravinsky’s use of the ostinato, timbre, glissando and effective surprise!
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