Details
A mixed bill celebrating the achievements of Igor Stravinsky presenting three seminal works. The Firebird - commissioned by Serge Diaghilev. Agon - a product of the composer's long-standing collaboration with George Balanchine, receives its first revival in then years. Les Noces - combines Igor Stravinsky's exhilarating score with Nijinska's depiction of the rituals that take place at a Russian peasant wedding. Running Times: Firebird 45 minutes, Agon 28 minutes, Les Noces 25 minutes.
Creatives/Company
Choreographer(s): Mikhail Fokine (The Firebird), George Balanchine (Agon), Bronislava Nijinska (Les Noces)
Director(s): Sergey Grigoriev (Firebird), Lubov Tchernicheva (Firebird)
Design: Natalia Gontcharova
Lighting: John B Read
Conductor: John Carewe