Firebird - A World Premiere
The season kicks off in high gear with the World Premiere of a new setting of FIREBIRD from Dennis Nahat. Danced to a groundbreaking score by Igor Stravinsky, this Russian fairy tale tells of Prince Ivan who captures the mysterious Firebird. To gain her release, the Firebird gives Ivan a feather, with the promise of her magic intercession if he should ever need it.
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Phaedra
Flemming Flindt’s PHAEDRA is based on the play "Hippolytus" by Euripides, and tells the tale of a queen whose lust for her stepson leads to his murder and her suicide. Set to a commissioned score by Philip Glass, PHAEDRA explores the sexual intrigue and deception in the court of Athens, and the role the gods play in the lives of those mortals who think they are in control.

Choreography: DENNIS NAHAT, FLEMMING FLINDT
Music: IGOR STRAVINSKY, PHILIP GLASS
Lighting: KENNETH KEITH

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:
Thursday, October 6th, 8:00pm
Friday, October 7th, 8:00pm
Saturday, October 8th - 1:30pm - Children's Series Matinee
Saturday, October 8th - 8:00pm
Sunday, October 9th, 1:30pm - Matinee

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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Boulevard in San Jose, CA Tickets: (408) 288-2800 or TicketMaster