Title: Igor Stravinsky: "The Firebird"
Original title: Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird
Released: 2003
Genre: Ballet
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
Choreographer: James Kudelka
Cast: Aleksandar Antonijevic (Prince Ivan), Rebekah Rimsay (Princess Vasilisa), Rex Harrington (Kastchei), Victoria Bertram (Kastchei's Wife), The Kirov Orchestra, National Ballet of Canada

Description:

The Firebird is an exciting one-hour dance special based on the mystical Russian folk tale of enchantment and love, and is set to Stravinsky's fantastical ballet score. This adaption of James Kudelka's masterpiece for the stage, combines classical ballet with magical visual effects.

The Firebird is an exciting one-hour dance special based on the mystical Russian folk tale of enchantment and love, and is set to Stravinsky's fantastical ballet score. This adaption of James Kudelka's masterpiece for the stage, combines classical ballet with magical visual effects. Kudelka's choreography is by turns elegant, virtuosic but always passionate and musically evocative.The Firebird features the top dancers from the internationally renowned National Ballet of Canada and the soloists, including the great Greta Hodgkinson (nominated for the Prix Benois de la Danse in 2000) in the title role, Aleksandar Antonijevic as Prince Ivan, Rebekah Rimsay as Princess Vasilisa, and the unforgettable Rex Harrington as Kastchei the Demon. Music performed by The Kirov Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev.

Issued: Canada | EUROARTS
Duration: 00:52:51