The Rite of Spring: Shattering The Conventions of Classical Music
The Classical Music Minute - A podcast by Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Mondays
DescriptionHow did Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” come to be? Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun Fact"The Rite of Spring," composed by Igor Stravinsky, had its notorious premiere on May 29, 1913, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France. The ballet was choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky and produced by Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. The premiere caused a sensation, with its avant-garde music and controversial choreography leading to a riot among the audience. Despite the initia...
