1. FINALE FROM THE FIREBIRD SUITE
Igor Stravinsky
Arr. Michael Story

2. Igor Stravinsky 1882 – 1971 Russian composer, pianist, and conductor
One of the most important and influential composers of 20th century music
Compositional career was notable for its stylistic diversity
Achieved international fame with three ballets
The Firebird (1910)
Petrushka (1911)
The Rite of Spring (1913)

3. Fun Fact
The premiere of The Rite of Spring provoked one of the most famous classical music riots in history!

4. The Firebird
The Firebird is Stravinsky’s first famous ballet from The ballet is based on Russian folk tales of a magical glowing bird (The Firebird) that is both a blessing and a curse to its captor.
45-minutes long
Written for a very large orchestra including quadruple woodwind and three harps, as well as a piano

5. Three Shorter Suites All arranged by Stravinsky
1911
1919
1945
1919 suite remains the most well known and often played
1945 version contains the most music from the original ballet score

6. Movements 1919 suite has five movements
(1) Introduction - The Firebird and its dance - The Firebird's variation
(2) The Princesses’ Khorovod (Rondo, round dance)
(3) Infernal dance of King Kashchei
(4) Berceuse (Lullaby)
(5) Finale

7. A Version For You
Michael Story has arranged the fifth movement (Finale) for Middle School band.

8. Fantasia 2000
The Chicago Symphony performs the 1919 suite to a beautifully animated scene
Let’s Listen to the Finale!
Click here to view Finale from Fantasia 2000
Click here to listen to our arrangement