Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring (Madman or Genius?)
The Classical Music Minute - En podcast af Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Mandage
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DescriptionThe Rite of Spring composed by Igor Stravinsky premiered at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris on May 29, 1913—it created quite an uproar with the audience claiming that Stravinsky was no composer but a madman. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactLike Stravinsky’s earlier works for the Ballet Russes, The Rite of Spring was inspired by Russian culture, but, unlike them, The Rite of Spring challenged the audience with its chaotic percussive momentum.__________________________...
