The Tale of the Firebird intro to opera book Franco Zeffirelli directs these two

Franco Zeffirelli  directs these two legendary La Scala productions telling tragic tales of jealousy

his name is now almost synonymous with artistic evil

generally considered the first successful opera

From the composer's intense hatred of priests to synopses of the operas and a detailed discography of the best recordings to buy

The Tale of the Firebird intro to opera book Franco Zeffirelli directs these twoThe fairy tale that inspired the ballet In all the world there is said to be nothing more beautiful than the Firebird. When Ivan Tsarevitch, youngest son of the Tsar, goes on a quest for the amazing bird, he finds himself flying over mountains and woods on a talking wolf, confronting a wicked Baba Yaga, and rescuing an enchanted princess from Koshchei the Immortal. But when he returns from his magical journey, he brings home the most precious treasure