You’ve likely heard the term, “She’s a
firecracker,” but what about “She’s a firebird?”
The classic ballet, The Firebird, that
originally premiered in Paris in 1910 continues to mesmerize audiences with its
story of love and triumph.
Tamara Karsavina as the Firebird by Adrian Allison, 1890
The Firebird flutters across the stage with the strings of Stravinsky’s orchestral creation. Following the story of a Russian legend, she crosses paths with a lost prince in the woods. Her feathers provide protection and beauty, and ultimately help him overcome an evil sorcerer.
The Firebird flutters across the stage with the strings of Stravinsky’s orchestral creation. Following the story of a Russian legend, she crosses paths with a lost prince in the woods. Her feathers provide protection and beauty, and ultimately help him overcome an evil sorcerer.
There have been a variety of
interpretations of what the Firebird looks like, including the portrayal by
Misty Copeland seen below.
To see and hear a glimpse of the ballet,
here’s a clip from the San Francisco Ballet.
Bright yet powerful, the warm hue conveys
a youthful vibrancy.
Some of the fabrics included a feathering
effect with lighter shades and touches of other colors.
Could it be that the
designer also had birds on the brain?
