Firebird With State Street Ballet February 9, 2013

Michelle Temple, Harp
William Soleau, Choreographer
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Debussy, Sacred and Profane Dances
Brahms, Symphony No. 3 in F major Op. 30
Stravinsky, Firebird

After the last sold-out collaboration with State Street Ballet, the Symphony once again joins forces with the dancers for Stravinsky’s explosive Firebird with world premiere choreography, taking you to the magical adventures of Prince Ivan and the Firebird. Principal harpist Michelle Temple opens with an impressionist masterpiece by Debussy, followed by Brahms’ Third Symphony.

Date: Saturday, February 9th at 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 10th at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Matinee
Pre-concert lecture, “Music Behind the Music,” begins one hour before each performance
Location: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Cost: $42-130

All Santa Barbara Symphony season concerts take place at The Granada Theatre. Each concert includes a pre-concert lecture, “Music Behind the Music” beginning one hour before the concert.

To purchase subscriptions for the Symphony’s upcoming 60th Anniversary Season, call the Santa Barbara Symphony Office at (805) 898-9386. Single tickets and subscriptions are also available online at www.thesymphony.org. Discounted student tickets are available for $10 with valid student ID.