Reflections on Igor Stravinsky's ballet masterpiece.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
Do the circumstances of a work's premiere out-weigh the importance of the work itself?
Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps, better known in this country under its original title The Rite of Spring is one work where that is entirely possible. The Rite premiered in Paris 100 years ago, and the audience's reaction to this new music had shadowed it ever since: a near-riot of well-dressed Parisians booing, catcalling, and in more than a few cases, getting caught up in the violence of the music and assaulting their neighbors.
The cops showed up at intermission.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
Do the circumstances of a work's premiere out-weigh the importance of the work itself?
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| Costumes for the premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. |
The cops showed up at intermission.
