Stravinsky- Firebird (Bolshoi Ballet Russe Film)- Segment from Return of the Firebird

Ballet Russe for Halloween: Magical glowing bird from a faraway land, which is both a blessing and a curse to its captor. The Firebird is described as a large bird with majestic plumage that glows brightly emitting red, orange, and yellow light, like a bonfire that is just past the turbulent flame. The feathers do not cease glowing if removed, and one feather can light a large room if not concealed. In later iconography, the form of the Firebird is usually that of a smallish fire-colored falcon, complete with a crest on its head and tail feathers with glowing “eyes“. It is beautiful but dangerous, showing no sign of friendliness. The Firebird concept has parallels in Iranian legends of magical birds, in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about the Golden Bird, and related Russian magical birds like the Sirin. The story of the Firebird inspired many literary works, including “The Little Humpback Horse“ by Pyotr Yershov. The most famous production of the Firebird was by