Who composed the libretto and choreography for the ballet The Firebird?
Q: Who composed the libretto and choreography for the ballet The Firebird?
A: Michel Fokine composed the libretto and choreography for the ballet The Firebird.
Q: What is the story of The Firebird based on?
A: The story of The Firebird is based on a Russian fairy tale.
Q: Who composed the music for The Firebird?
A: Igor Stravinsky composed the music for The Firebird.
Q: Was The Firebird Stravinsky's first ballet score?
A: Yes, The Firebird was Stravinsky's first ballet score.
Q: When and where was the first performance of The Firebird?
A: The first performance of The Firebird was on 25 June 1910 at the Théâtre National de l'Opéra in Paris.
Q: Who was originally asked to create the role of the Firebird?
A: Anna Pavlova was originally asked to create the role of the Firebird.
Q: Did Anna Pavlova accept the role of the Firebird?
A: No, Anna Pavlova declined the role of the Firebird because she thought Stravinsky's music was incomprehensible. The role went to Tamara Karsavina instead.
