Experience the magic of Igor Stravinsky's groundbreaking ballet, "The Firebird," brought to life by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin. This performance promises an unforgettable journey through the mythical story of The Firebird, with its vibrant and revolutionary score that catapulted Stravinsky to fame. The ballet's complete score will be performed, offering audiences the full breadth of its musical and emotional range.

Joining the orchestra, First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang will enchant with her rendition of Béla Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto, a piece steeped in the composer's love for his homeland and tinged with the melancholy of its political turmoil. This concert not only showcases the technical brilliance and deep emotional connection of the musicians but also celebrates the rich tapestry of storytelling through music.

The performances are scheduled for:
- Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Friday, April 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM

All performances will take place in the iconic Verizon Hall, promising an acoustic experience as grand and immersive as the ballet itself. This event is part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering exclusive benefits to subscribers and a chance to immerse in a season of magnificent programming.

For those interested in attending this spellbinding event, tickets are available now. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a cornerstone of ballet music and a showcase of musical mastery that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Stravinsky’s The Firebird

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Regardless of where you come from, prepare to float down the river with Indigenous composer Barbara Assiginaak’s Eko-Bmijwang (As long in time as the river flows), get carried away with Ravel’s La valse, and be dazzled by Saint-Saëns’s Concerto No. 2. Get ready to shed a few tears listening to the heart-wrenching melodies of Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” symphony, which was on the program for Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s debut as the OM’s artistic director 25 years ago. This musical choice is just right for the OM’s second European tour, which will bring music to audiences across the continent.

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