»Stravinsky’s firebird was played by an orchestra and conductor of superlatives. Well-rounded and with a full sound, a broad spectrum of colours and full of poetry, its transitions and its structure were moulded by a master’s hand: Thomas Rösner is admirable in his inspired direction, conveying his wishes to the orchestra with incredible effectiveness – it was pure enjoyment! Nothing is left to chance, and the result is overwhelming … Rösner’s absolute fidelity to the score and its spirit is thrilling, almost magical. This performance had everything: an airy lightness, an abundance of energy and yet a delicate fragility. You couldn’t imagine the finale being performed more beautifully!«