bridiem Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I wanted to share with the forum a very special part of my niece’s wedding last weekend: she and her soon-to-be-husband walked up the aisle together to the finale music from The Firebird. As the familiar notes started very very quietly and slowly, the congregation turned to the back of the church and waited to see the bride and groom, and we waited and watched as the music grew slowly and gradually, and the volume rose, and they started walking forward and the music swelled again, and the magnificent sound reached its full pitch of glory as they arrived at the sanctuary. I’ve always loved the ballet and the music, and of course since the finale depicts the wedding of Prince Ivan and the Tsarevna it was highly appropriate. It was incredibly powerful and effective, and (for me at least!) unbelievably moving. And I will never be able to watch The Firebird again without this (joyful) association! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 How lovely and a great idea to choose that piece of music. Thank you for sharing your happy experience with us:-) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I must admit, I always fancied having the pas de deux from Ashton's The Dream done as a sort of divertissement at mine. That music 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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