The Firebird

Synopsis

American choreographer Glen Tetley says of his ballet, set to music by Stravinsky, "I see the Firebird as a symbol of our innermost dreams and longings for freedom and true love, and as a mythological figure representing the struggle between captivity and freedom, between good and evil." This studio recording was made by the highly-acclaimed dance director Thomas Grimm and features the Danish ballerina Mette Honningen in the title role. A complementary documentary progamme – The Firebird in Rehearsal – is also available.

Additional Info

• No: R0042
• Conductor: Poul Jørgensen
• Orchestra: Royal Danish Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra,
• Production year: 1988
• Run time: 00:50:00