Southwest Virginia Ballet's "The Firebird" Brings Story of Magic and Love to Stage

Piedmont Arts brings Southwest Virginia Ballet's The Firebird to the stage, on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7 pm at Martinsville High School Auditorium.

Based on a Russian folk tale, The Firebird is a story full of magic and love. Under Artistic Director Pedro Szalay, Southwest Virginia Ballet will revive the stunning choreography of internationally known choreographer Vicente Nebrada and the Classic Strings Duo will perform the brilliant original score by famed composer Igor Stravinsky.

Set in the tropics, a host of fantastic creatures aid the lead characters, the Firebird and the prince, in their quest to rescue a princess from an evil magician and his companion. Stunning costumes by internationally recognized costume designer Christina Giannini include lizard-like monsters, dragonflies and the spectacular Firebird, whose feathers are thought to bestow beauty and protection upon the earth. Featuring the best dance and musical performers in the Roanoke Valley, The Firebird is a must-see for the entire family.

Tickets to Piedmont Arts presents Southwest Virginia Ballet’s The Firebird are $25 for reserved seats, $15 general admission and $5 for students. Tickets are on sale now at Piedmont Arts, by calling 276.632.3221 and online here.

PHOTO CREDIT: THE FIREBIRD, SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BALLET © DAN MCDILDA PHOTOGRAPHY. BACKGROUND MURAL: BEAUTIFUL VIEW, JARED BADER, PART OF CITY OF ROANOKE'S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION

Piedmont Arts is a nonprofit art museum in Martinsville, Virginia that inspires and engages the diverse Martinsville-Henry County community and surrounding areas through visual arts, performing arts and arts education. Piedmont Arts is a statewide partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Piedmont Arts programming is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Piedmont Arts is located at 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville. Museum hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am– 3 pm. Admission is free. Learn more at www.PiedmontArts.org.