Los Angeles Times

Stravinsky’s ‘Rite’ reveals it has much more spring in its step

SAN FRANCISCO — Thursday was the last day of the spring of “The Rite of Spring.” By now everyone and his or her brother has seemingly found a way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the riotous ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Why Jazz Musicians Love 'The Rite Of Spring'

A 100-year-old ballet, composed by a Russian for a French audience, has become something of a standard in an idiom which didn't exist when it... A 100-year-old ballet, composed by a Russian for a ...
Capital Public Radio

No Riots But Plenty Of Reaction To Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring

To mark the birthday anniversary of composer Igor Stravinsky (b. June 17, 1882) classical host Cale Wiggins sets the record straight about riots and The Rite. Stravinsky's monumental work will be ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Rite of Spring’ by Igor Stravinsky turns 100

It’s hard today to imagine a ballet causing an audience to riot, but that’s what happened 100 years ago when the well-heeled Parisian spectators at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées revolted against Igor ...
Charleston City Paper

The long-lasting effects of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X On May 29, 1913 a riot-inducing work of art, Rite of Spring, was performed at a Paris theater. One ...