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Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird was written for the 1910 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes company; the original ______ was by Michel Fokine, who collaborated with Alexandre Benois and others on a scenario based on the Russian fairy tales of the Firebird and the blessing and curse it possesses for its owner
choreography
The Firebird was first performed at the ______ on 25 June 1910 and was an immediate success, catapulting Stravinsky to international fame and leading to future Diaghilev-Stravinsky collaborations like Petrushka (1911) and The Rite of Spring (1913)
Opéra de Paris
The Firebird's mortal and supernatural elements are distinguished with a system of ______ placed in the harmony dubbed 'leit-harmony'
leitmotifs
Set in the evil immortal Koschei's ______, the ballet follows Prince Ivan, who battles Koschei with the help of the magical Firebird
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Stravinsky used many unique effects in the ______, including with ponticello, col legno, flautando, glissando, and fluttertongue
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Study Notes
The Firebird Ballet
- Written for the 1910 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes company
- Original choreography by Michel Fokine, with scenario based on Russian fairy tales of the Firebird
Premiere and Success
- First performed at the Opera de Paris on 25 June 1910
- Immediate success, catapulting Stravinsky to international fame
- Led to future collaborations with Diaghilev, including Petrushka (1911) and The Rite of Spring (1913)
Musical Composition
- "Leit-harmony" system used to distinguish mortal and supernatural elements
- Unique effects in the score, including:
- Ponticello
- Col legno
- Flautando
- Glissando
- Fluttertongue
Storyline
- Set in the evil immortal Koschei's castle
- Follows Prince Ivan, who battles Koschei with the help of the magical Firebird
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Test your knowledge of the 1910 ballet 'The Firebird' by Igor Stravinsky, including its history, composer, and original choreography. Learn more about the Russian fairy tale and its influence on the creation of this iconic ballet.
