Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces (2002)

  • NR
  • 10/22/2002 (US)
  • Fantasy, Music
  • 1h 48m

Overview

London's Royal Ballet performs two of Igor Stravinsky's classic works in this pair of performances choreographed by dance legend Nijinska. Zenaida Yanowsky and David Pickering star in "Les Noces," the stark, percussion-centric tale of a Russian peasant wedding that incorporates traditional folk music into its score. "The Firebird" stars Leanne Benjamin as the mythical creature who brings both a blessing and a curse upon her captors.

Ross MacGibbon

Director

Cast

Leanne Benjamin's headshot

Leanne Benjamin

The Firebird
Jonathan Cope's headshot

Jonathan Cope

Ivan Tsarevich
David Drew's headshot

David Drew

The Immortal Katschei
Genesia Rosato's headshot

Genesia Rosato

The Beautiful Tsarevna
Zenaida Yanowsky's headshot

Zenaida Yanowsky

The Bride
David Pickering's headshot

David Pickering

The Bridegroom
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House's headshot

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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