L'Oiseau De Feu / The Firebird • Scherzo Fantastique • Feu D'Artifice / Fireworks

Released in 1986 by London Records, this recording captures Igor Stravinsky's early orchestral masterpieces—The Firebird, Scherzo Fantastique, and Fireworks—as interpreted by conductor Charles Dutoit and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. This release emerged during a period of high international acclaim for the partnership between Dutoit and the OSM, as their collaboration on the London label was widely celebrated for its technical precision and the exceptional acoustics of the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Montreal.

The recording showcases Stravinsky’s transition from the late-Romantic influence of Rimsky-Korsakov toward the avant-garde brilliance that would define his later career. Dutoit was noted for his ability to emphasize the vivid textures and shimmering colors inherent in Stravinsky's orchestration. This particular release reflects the period's standard for high-fidelity classical production, aiming to highlight the nuanced dynamic range of the orchestra, and remains a respected example of the Dutoit-OSM cycle of Russian orchestral music.