In the early 1900s, a relatively unknown Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, was commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev, the founder of the Ballet Russes. Stravinsky wasn’t Diaghilev’s first choice — many ...

The Firebird was the first of two folklore ballets composed by Igor Stravinsky and commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes (Petrushka followed). The ballet premiered at the Paris Opera ...

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 ...

The tale goes that the phoenix — the bird of fire — lives for 500 years. When it's ready to die, its nest flames up and a new phoenix rises from the ashes. Igor Stravinsky set this legend to music in ...

Marking a pivotal moment in his early career, Igor Stravinsky’s 1910 ballet The Firebird brought the composer international attention with a score that contrasted lyricism with sounds that challenged ...

World-renowned composer who was born in St. Petersburg scventy-five years ago. IGOR STRAVINSKY studied composition under Rimsky-korsakov and made his reputation with the Firebird ballet produced by ...

Forget the flowing scarlet feathers you picture when someone mentions The Firebird. Ballet Arizona opens its intriguing take on the classic Russian ballet this week – with a futuristic twist. It’s ...

The San Antonio Philharmonic will return to perform at the First Baptist Church for its second season. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Philharmonic The San Antonio Philharmonic opens its second ...

Watch LA Phil Music Director, Gustavo Dudamel, conduct Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.” Watch current LA Phil Music & Artistic Director, Gustavo Dudamel, conduct Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.” ...