In celebration of the Minnesota Orchestra’s Season Opener, The Museum of Russian Art presents an exhibition exploring the enduring magic of Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird.
The exhibition explores the Russian folk tale that inspired Stravinsky’s groundbreaking ballet through a unique selection of lacquer boxes, hand-painted balalaikas, nesting dolls, and book illustrations. Together, these objects evoke the mythical allure of the Firebird and the rich visual traditions surrounding the beloved tale.
Among the works on view are illustrations from an edition of The Firebird featuring an English translation edited and introduced by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. All objects on display are drawn from the permanent collection of The Museum of Russian Art.
Presented in conjunction with the Minnesota Orchestra’s Season Opener featuring Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2, the exhibition may be viewed before the concerts and during intermission on Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26.
Pre-concert Season Opener activities begin at 6:30 PM Friday and 5:30 PM Saturday and also feature dancers from Ballet Co.Laboratory performing in Firebird costumes.
Artist: Alexander Klipov, Palekh
Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Leningrad
Gift of Mary Kay Dooley
Artist: Ivan Bilibin
Illustration for The Tale of Ivan Tsarevich, the Firebird, and the Grey Wolf
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