SEE & DO: ‘Firebird’ - Issue Date April 11 2017

Charlie McCullersIn its spring season the Atlanta Ballet commands the stage of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to pay homage to Yuri Possokhov, George Balanchine and JiEC- KyliC!n, three ingenious choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. In this modern masters program, the range of the Atlanta Ballet is demonstrated in Possokhovbs dramatic Firebird, known for the fiery red appearance of the dancer and the immense stage presence. Included in the show are Balanchinebs majestic bAllegro Brillanteb and KyliC!nbs passionate Petite Mort. Conductor Beatrice Affron leads the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra as they perform the music of Igor Stravinsky. $20-$128. Fri., April 14, 8 p.m.; Sat., April 15, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., April 16, 2 p.m. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. www.atlantaballet.com.