Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces

Overview

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.

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Cast

Leanne Benjamin

The Firebird

Jonathan Cope

Ivan Tsarevich

David Drew

The Immortal Katschei

Genesia Rosato

The Beautiful Tsarevna

Zenaida Yanowsky

The Bride

David Pickering

The Bridegroom

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House