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Tableau I. The enchanted Garden of Kastchei ; Appearance of the firebird, pursued by Prince Ivan ; Dance of the firebird ; Capture of the firebird by Prince Ivan ; The firebird's supplications ; Appearance of the thirteen enchanted princesses ; The princesses' game with the golden apples ; Sudden appearance of Prince Ivan ; Khorovod (round dance) of the princesses ; Daybreak ; Prince Ivan penetrates Kastchei's palace ; Magic carillon, appearance of Kastchei's monster guardians, and capture of Prince Ivan ; Arrival of Kastchei the Immortal, dialogue of Kastchei and Prince Ivan, and intercession of the princesses ; Appearance of the firebird ; Dance of Kastchei's retinue, enchanted by the firebird ; Infernal dance of all Kastchei's subjects ; Lullaby (firebird) ; Kastchei's awakening ; Kastchei's death ; Profound darkness -- Tableau II. Disappearance of Kastchei's palace and magical creations, return to life of the petrified knights, and general rejoicing. |
