Stravinsky's The Firebird
What it is
Music is a gateway to new worlds in an evening of captivating soundscapes that includes a global premiere.
Thomas Adès guides us through his first concert as our new Principal Guest Conductor.
30 years after it was premiered by the Hallé in 1996 to celebrate the opening of The Bridgewater Hall, we once again perform Thomas Adès’ These Premises Are Alarmed. At the time, The Observer wrote, ‘Packed with detailed, fascinating invention, Adès has devised a piece calling for the utmost, but fine-grained, virtuosity. It is also unselfconsciously, elegantly funny music.’
Gabriella Smith constantly seeks to bring us closer to nature, whether by dipping her mic underwater to sample aquatic life or by evoking the joy and grief felt in the shadow of the climate crisis. How To Be A Bird , performed by one of today’s most compelling artists, Pekka Kuusisto, explores unmapped ground.
Questions
When does Stravinsky's The Firebird start and end?
Stravinsky's The Firebird runs Thursday, 19 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is Stravinsky's The Firebird?
Stravinsky's The Firebird takes place at Bridgewater Hall, Lower Moseley Street, Manchester.
How much are tickets for Stravinsky's The Firebird?
Tickets for Stravinsky's The Firebird cost £18.50 on the official ticket shop.
