Shaw's brilliant Firebird...one of the most revealing and vulnerable moments in recorded music. — Ovation This release quickly became a sensation in the classical world thanks to Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony’s interpretation combined with Telarc’s commitment to superb sound. In addition to the Firebird Suite, this LP also comes with Alexander Borodin’s classic work, Polovtsian Dances, making sure that this all Russian program has continued to please listeners since its 1978 release and mint original pressing now command top dollar in the used marketplace.