Choreography by Ib Andersen
Music by Igor Stravinsky

WORLD PREMIERE
A world premiere by Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director Ib Andersen featuring his renowned choreography and artistic vision for costumes and sets. This ballet tells the classic story based on a Russian fairytale, with a singularly original twist. Using the lens of today, The Firebird explores themes of love, fantasy, and escapism, making it perfectly in tune with Stravinsky’s modern score.

Produced by Barbara and Donald Ottosen

Choreography by August Bournonville, staged by Ib Andersen
Music by Severin Løvenskiold

The most iconic of the romantic ballets, this tale of passion and elusive love features an alluring fairy and a diabolical witch who wreak havoc on the life of a young Scotsman, James, who gives up everything for the love of a beautiful, but unattainable woodland sprite.