Work

Igor Stravinsky L’Oiseau de feu (The Firebird), ballet

Berliner Philharmoniker

Sir Simon Rattle

Movements

Introduction
The enchanted garden of Kashchei
Appearance of the Firebird, pursued by Prince Ivan
Dance of the Firebird
Capture of the Firebird by Prince Ivan
Supplication of the Firebird - Appearance of the thirteen enchanted princesses
The princesses’ game with the golden apples (Scherzo)
Sudden appearance of Prince Ivan
Round dance of the princesses
Daybreak – Prince Ivan enters Kashchei’s palace
Magic carillon – Appearance of Kashchei’s monster guardians
Arrival of Kashchei the Immortal
Intercession of the princesses
Appearance of the Firebird
Dance of Kashchei’s retinue, enchanted by the Firebird
Infernal dance of all Kashchei’s subjects
Lullaby (The Firebird)
Kashchei’s awakening
Kashchei’s death – Deep Shadows
Disappearance of Kashchei’s palace and magical creations – Return to life of the petrified knights – General rejoicing
Applause

Complete concert

Concert