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The Firebird

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · 18:00

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Germany

23 €

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The Firebird — Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Leipzig
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Anatoly Lyadov (1855-1914)
"Kikimora" - folk tale for orchestra, op. 63
"Baba Yaga" - tone poem for orchestra, op. 56
"The Enchanted Lake" - legend for orchestra, op. 62

Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Suite from the opera "The Love for Three Oranges", op. 33a

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
"L'Oiseau de feu" (The Firebird)

MDR Symphony Orchestra
Stephanie Childress - conductor

Legends and myths are often the seeds of fairy tales, and this evening brings together some of the most vivid figures from Russian folklore - from eerie poltergeists and witches to a prince's battle against evil. The programme builds to a climax with Stravinsky's celebrated Firebird ballet score. The freedom-loving, benevolent fairy - the Firebird - rescues the lovers Tsarevna and Tsarevich from the grip of the wicked sorcerer Kashchei. As in any good fairy tale, good triumphs over evil in the end.

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