{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Firebird","description":"Igor Stravinsky became famous almost overnight thanks to one magical ballet \u2014 The Firebird. In this episode, I'll take you inside the glowing, mysterious world of this Russian fairy tale, filled with enchanted creatures, an evil sorcerer, brave heroes, and powerful music that tells the story without words. Based on centuries-old Russian folk tales, The Firebird follows Prince Ivan, who captures a magical Firebird and receives a glowing feather in return for her freedom. That feather later helps him defeat Kashchei the Immortal, an evil sorcerer who has trapped princesses and turned travelers into stone. With the Firebird\u2019s help, Ivan breaks Kashchei\u2019s spell, frees the princesses, and brings peace back to the enchanted forest. Stravinsky\u2019s music brings every moment of this story to life \u2014 from the shimmering Firebird theme to the pounding rhythms of Kashchei\u2019s Infernal Dance and the glowing, triumphant Finale. \ud83c\udfb5 What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode   The fairy-tale story behind The Firebird   Who the Firebird, Prince Ivan, and Kashchei are   How Stravinsky uses leitmotifs (musical themes for characters and ideas)   How this ballet made Stravinsky famous at just 27 years old   Why The Firebird is still one of the most loved orchestral works today   Kids will also learn how composers use music the same way movies do \u2014 giving characters their own musical \u201cvoices,\u201d just like Darth Vader, Jaws, or Hogwarts! \ud83c\udfbb Featured Music in This Episode   Suite from The Firebird (1919) \u2013 Toronto Symphony Orchestra   Infernal Dance of King Kashchei   Finale from The Firebird \u2013 Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel   \ud83d\udcfa Listen &amp;amp; Watch Explore famous recordings and watch scenes from The Firebird ballet here:  \ud83d\udc49Playlist for Episode 168 \ud83c\udfbc What\u2019s Next? This is Episode 2 in our 3-part Igor Stravinsky series. In our final episode, we\u2019ll dive into his most shocking and controversial work: The Rite of Spring \u2014 the piece that caused a riot! Until next time\u2026 Keep listening and keep learning \u2014 because Busy Kids Love Music! ","author_name":"Busy Kids Love Music","author_url":"http:\/\/busykidsdopiano.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39678500\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197329190"}