113 years ago today, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Firebird premiered in Paris’ Palais Garnier, bringing international acclaim to the Russian. Based on a Russian fable of a magical bird and an immortal wizard. Its debut was heralded for Stravinsky’s “delicious” musicianship, and the ballet’s exceptional balance. The backcloth of the stage was quite old, and lent according […]
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