Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In the early 1900s, Igor Stravinsky was approached by Sergei Diaghilev about composing music for a new work by the Ballets Russes based on a traditional Russian fairytale of the Firebird. What he created was a career-launching masterpiece that cemented his name as one of the great 20th- century composers. Enjoy this clip of the dramatic finale of the piece and hear the complete ballet score conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin April 3–5. For more information, visit philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org/tickets-and-events/2024-25-season/stravinskys-the-firebird
In the early 1900s, Igor Stravinsky was approached by Sergei Diaghilev about composing music for a new work by the Ballets Russes based on a traditional Russian fairytale of the Firebird. What he created was a career-launching masterpiece that cemented his name as one of the great 20th- century composers. Enjoy this clip of the dramatic finale of the piece and hear the complete ballet score conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin April 3–5. For more information, visit philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org/tickets-and-events/2024-25-season/stravinskys-the-firebird
