Wolf Trap: The Firebird | NSO

THE FIREBIRD
NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
JANNI YOUNGE
OF HANDSPRING PUPPET COMPANY
CRISTIAN MACELARU, CONDUCTOR

The majestic Firebird rises on stage to tell its enchanted tale of transformation. Stunning larger-than-life puppetry fuses with contemporary South African dance set to Stravinsky’s ravishing score. Janni Younge of the world-renowned Handspring Puppet Company leads this world premiere production.  Co-commissioners:Wolf Trap Foundation, Ravinia Festival, Hollywood Bowl, The Mann Center, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and Sun Valley Summer Symphony.

REPERTOIRE
Prokofiev       Classical Symphony
Ravel Mother  Goose Suite
Intermission
Stravinsky      The Firebird