FAMILY SERIES Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Sunday, February 19, 2017 l 3 pm Pre-concert activities begin at 2 pm
“Four Sea Interludes” from Peter Grimes, Opus 33a (1945)
Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
THE FIREBIRD Nathan Aspinall, conductor The Florida Ballet Benjamin BRITTEN “Four Sea Interludes” from Peter Grimes 16:00 I. Dawn II. Sunday Morning III. Moonlight IV. Storm Igor STRAVINSKY Suite from The Firebird (1919) I. Introduction and Dance of the Firebird II. Dance of the Princesses III. Infernal Dance of King Kastchei IV. Berceuse V. Finale
19:00
Pre-concert acitivities are supported by: The Chartrand Foundation Dana’s Limousine is the official transportation of the Jacksonville Symphony. Omni Jacksonville Hotel is the official hotel of the Jacksonville Symphony.
The Four Sea Interludes serve as scene changes in Peter Grimes, Benjamin Britten’s first opera. The story is about a fisherman in Aldeburgh on England’s eastern coast. He is a loner who is hounded by the townspeople after the mysterious but accidental deaths of two of his apprentices. “Dawn” is the first interlude in the opera and follows a duet in which the main character, Peter and his fiancé, sing about the hurt he has suffered from the townspeople’s rumors. In the “Sunday Morning” interlude you hear the church bells and fog horns of the community of Aldeburgh. A flute represents the waking birds. “Moonlight” gives the impression that something unsettling may be coming. Then “Storm” depicts an oncoming storm where everyone is anxiously waiting out the danger.
Florida Ballet The mission of The Florida Ballet is to enrich and inspire the cultural landscape of our community through the education and art of classical ballet. Established in 1978, The Florida Ballet is a multi-faceted institution, encompassing a Conservatory Program, a Training Center offering the finest in ballet instruction and performance opportunities, a Graduate Program and a superior outreach department that enables thousands of community members the opportunity to experience the art of dance.
Sea Interludes Choreography Heather Olschewske Dancers: Olivia Barcia, Kenley Beam, Penelope Bloodworth, Ashley Brandt, Clio Chazan-Gabbard, Dante Emanuel, Dante Gonzalez, Amina Kolenc, Miranda Mythen, India Olchefske, Morgan Olschewske, Amelia Packard, Meleah Paishon, Paul Piner, Hailee Rodriquez
Firebird Suite Choreography Telmo Moleira Firebird: Princess Reid, Courtesy Orlando Ballet 2 Prince: Andre Gallon, Courtesy Orlando Ballet 2 Lead Princess: Clio Chazan-Gabbard or Hailee Rodriguez Princesses: Olivia Barcia, Clio Chazan-Gabbard, Miranda Mythen, Amelia Packard, Meleah Paishon King Kastchei: Savery Morgan Monster Lead Couple: Dante Emanuel and Morgan Olschewske Monsters: Olivia Barcia, Kenley Beam, Penelope Bloodworth, Ashley Brandt, Clio Chazan-Gabbard, Dante Emanuel, Dante Gonzalez, Samuel Johnson, Merri Jones, Amina Kolenc, Ester Kosik, Miranda Mythen, Indida Olchefske, Morgan Olschewske, Amelia Packard, Meleah Paishon, Paul Piner, Hailee Rodriquez
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) The Firebird (1910) Stravinsky dedicated The Firebird to his teacher, composer Rimsky-Korsakov, whose influence is reflected in the piece. The story of The Firebird is based on a Russian folk legend. Prince Ivan finds himself in the forest of the evil Kastchei the Deathless, where the ogre turns intruders to stone. The Prince sees the Firebird, who has beautiful feathers which look like flames, plucking golden apples. Prince Ivan knowns that the ogre Kastchei seizes pretty young princesses so he asks the Firebird to help him destroy Kastchei and to free those captured. The Firebird gives the Prince a magic feather that helps him cast off a spell from the ogre. The Firebird then causes the ogre and his followers to dance until they drop. Next the Prince frees all those who have been turned to stone by Kastchei by destroying his immortal egg which contains the ogre’s soul.
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