Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces - 2002

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.

108min
2002
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.7/10

Cast

Leanne Benjamin profile pictureLeanne BenjaminThe Firebird
David Drew profile pictureDavid DrewThe Immortal Katschei
Genesia Rosato profile pictureGenesia RosatoThe Beautiful Tsarevna
David Pickering profile pictureDavid PickeringThe Bridegroom

About Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces

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.

Runtime: 108min

Extra details

Original Title: Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ross MacGibbon
Production Companies
Opus ArteThe Royal BalletBBC Worldwide