Stravinsky: The Firebird

Antal Dorati, London Symphony Orchestra

Best pressing: Mercury Living Presence half-speed reissue (Miles Showell, Abbey Road)

Key track: Infernal Dance of Kastchei

Stravinsky: Suites Nos. 1 & 2 for Small Orchestra / Four Études / The Fairy's Kiss

Ernest Ansermet, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

Best pressing: Clean original Decca pressing

★ Reference

Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé / Stravinsky: Song of the Nightingale

Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Best pressing: Original "Shaded Dog" pressing

Key track: Lieutenant Kijé: Troika