Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces
- Released on
- Runtime
- 108 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Leanne Benjamin
- Jonathan Cope
- David Drew
- Genesia Rosato
- Zenaida Yanowsky
- David Pickering
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Director
- Ross MacGibbon
Producers
- Bob Lockyer
