The birth of modernism in ballet was a violent one as “The Rite of Spring’s” debut illustrated. Historian Lynn Garafola wrote that Stravinsky’s inspiration for the ballet came when he ...

The Paris premiere of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring was a pivotal moment in contemporary culture. A century later, the work remains one of the most thrilling experiences that the concert ...

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring with acrobatics from Circa created a successful opening for Queensland Symphony Orchestra's ...

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They’re quite obvious in Stravinsky’s early Fireworks and Firebird. The Rite of Spring adds new layers of modernist dissonance and rhythmic asymmetry. Friday’s performance, at Bass ...

These are bookended by Adès’ luminous, daringly hopeful Dawn: a chacony for orchestra at any distance and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Though riotous at its 1913 premiere, The Rite of ...

“‘The Rite of Spring’ is a lot of fun because it's a good excuse for us to play loud,” Chapman said. The piece began ...

Coco Chanel Sings” in the first half was balanced by a boisterous four-handed piano performance of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” by Audrey Andrist and Lisa Emenheiser. But the ...

but other duties intervened and Stravinsky only completed the remaining two acts for a premiere in Paris in 1914. The gap was crucial. The Rite of Spring was written and given its riotous premiere ...