Stravinsky et les ballets russes boston symphony orchestra and andris nelsons

Thu, Mar 18, 2027 at 7:30pm

About this event

Step into a magical world of Russian folklore.
Igor Stravinsky’s pioneering partnership with impresario Sergei Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes proved to be a turning point for 20th-century music. Experience the spine tingles from the edge of your seat, as the Boston Symphony Orchestra spins you an unforgettable tale of sorcery and heroism in The Firebird. Against the backdrop of a carnival fair puppet show, there is no escaping the emotional turmoil and existential dread in Petrushka. Don’t expect a fairytale ending.

The music: Igor Stravinsky: Petrouchka. · L’Oiseau de feu (Der Feuervogel). Ballet
The artists: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Andris Nelsons (conductor)

Summary

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A symphonic concert program featuring works by Igor Stravinsky, presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under conductor Andris Nelsons. The evening centers on two ballet scores associated with the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev: Petrushka and The Firebird (L'Oiseau de feu), evoking Russian folklore, sorcery, and carnival imagery. The performance runs about 110 minutes including an intermission and takes place in the Grand Auditorium of the Philharmonie.