The finale of this work was cited by the composer as his first use of metrical irregularity due to itlargely being in 7/4 time.
The finale of this work was cited by the composer as his first use of metrical irregularity due to itlargely being in 7/4 time. Previously, a bassoon introduces the melody of a piece in which the titlecharacter lulls the enemy soldiers to sleep, which is this work's "Berceuse". This work is morecommonly performed in the form of suites arranged in (*) 1919 and 1945. The central character of thisballet destroys an egg containing the soul of Kaschei the Immortal with the help of the title creature. Thatcentral character is Prince Ivan. Followed up by Petrushka and The Rite of Spring, for 10 points, name thisballet by Igor Stravinsky about a mythical avian.
The finale of this work was cited by the composer as his first use of metrical irregularity due to itlargely being in 7/4 time.
The Firebird [or L'Oiseau de Feu]