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UTAH SYMPHONY INVITES FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE STRAVINSKY’S MAGICAL FIREBIRD
SALT LAKE CITY –
Russian folklore will soar in an upcoming Utah Symphony Family Series
performance of one of Stravinsky’s classic ballet suite “The Firebird.”
The
Utah Symphony, led by Associate Conductor Vladimir Kulenovic, will
present “The Magical Firebird,” Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in Abravanel
Hall. The fiery and exciting music will be enhanced by projections of
visual images designed by artist Aleksander Pejcic. The program is
intended to introduce youth to Stravinsky’s use of musical elements as
Kulenovic dissects and reconstructs the popular piece for the audience.
The
“Firebird” is a work of mixed and complex emotions for Stravinsky. He
revised the suite twice after its original premiere. The piece helped
Stravinsky gain his international fame with its positive reception from
audiences across the globe, but initially he wasn’t too pleased with the
work himself and referred to it as “the audience lollipop.”
The
music flows through a series of fantastical and supernatural moods
exotic passages. One particular chromatic passage used in the piece also
influenced Stravinsky’s infamous “Rite of Spring.”
The
story follows Prince Ivan as he journeys through an enchanted realm
ruled by the cruel King Kastchei. Along the way he captures the elusive
Firebird. In exchange for its freedom, the creature agrees to aid Ivan
in saving his beloved princess from Kastchei’s grasp. The firebird
bewitches the king and his minions making them dance the savage
“infernal dance” which eventually puts the wicked men to sleep.
Meanwhile, Prince Ivan destroys their source of power and rescues his
princess in the triumphant finale of the suite.
Single
tickets for the performances range from $8 to $12 and can be purchased
by calling (801) 355-ARTS (2787), in person at the Abravanel hall ticket
office (123 W. South Temple) or by visiting www.utahsymphony.org.
Season ticket holders and those desiring group discounts should call
(801) 533- NOTE (6683). All ticket prices are subject to change and
availability. Ticket prices will increase $2 when purchased on the day
of the performance.
About Aleksandar Pejcic, visual artist
Aleksandar
Pejcic is from Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia. He is 32 years old
and received his degree in graphic design in 1999. In 2006, Pejcic
received an advanced degree at the Polytechnic School, where he
graduated from the Department of Graphic Design. He now works as a
freelance illustrator and has worked on books for children in elementary
schools, comic designs and other various projects.
Program
Igor Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird (1919 revision)
I. Introduction and Dance of the Firebird
II. Dance of the Princesses
III. Infernal Dance of King Kastchei
IV. Berceuse
V. Finale
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