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Igor Stravinsky's Ballet "The Rite of Spring" premiered on May 29, 1913, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France. The performance famously sparked a riot due to its avant-garde music and provocative choreography by Vaslav Nijinsky. The combination of dissonant sounds and unconventional rhythms challenged traditional notions of ballet, making it a landmark event in music and dance history.

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What was the reaction to Stravinsky's world premiere of his ballet Rite of Spring?

Le sacre du printemps, the Rite of Spring (Holy Spring in the original Russian)


Who choreographed The Rite of Spring (in ballet) Rudolf Nureyev Pyotr Tchaikovsky Anna Pavlova Vaslav Nijinsky?

The Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) wrote 'Rite of Spring' in 1913.


What year was 'The Rite of Spring' performed by Igor Stravinsky?

That was 1913.


The 20th-century Russian composer of some of the most popular innovative ballet muisic?

You are probably thinking of Igor Stravinsky. The 1913 Paris premiere of his "Rite of Spring" literally caused rioting in the audience. Ravel was in the audience (or was it Debussy?) and the future conductor of the Boston Symphony, Pierre Monteaux.


Whose five principles transformed ballet from entertainment into an expressive art for the 20th century?

The five principles that transformed ballet from mere entertainment into an expressive art form for the 20th century were established by Russian choreographer and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. His innovative approach emphasized personal expression, psychological depth, and a break from traditional narrative structures, allowing for greater emotional and thematic exploration in dance. Nijinsky's work, particularly in ballets like "The Afternoon of a Faun" and "The Rite of Spring," challenged conventions and paved the way for modern dance. His influence marked a significant shift in the perception and purpose of ballet as an art form.

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What was Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is scored for?

It was written for a ballet.


Did Stravinsky include authentic French folk songs in his ballet The Rite of Spring?

Russian.


What was the reaction to Stravinsky's world premiere of his ballet Rite of Spring?

Le sacre du printemps, the Rite of Spring (Holy Spring in the original Russian)


Which Stravinsky work is from his Neoclassical period?

Stravinsky was most famous for the Rite of Spring because of its riotous premiere in 1913. He became famous in 1910 for his popular ballet score The Firebird for the Ballet Russe, he became instantly famous. He died in New York in 1971.


Who choreographed The Rite of Spring (in ballet) Rudolf Nureyev Pyotr Tchaikovsky Anna Pavlova Vaslav Nijinsky?

The Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) wrote 'Rite of Spring' in 1913.


Who composed the rite of spring?

Igor Stravinsky


What makes Stravinsky's the Rite of spring nationalistic?

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is Nationalistic because it re-creates sacrificial rites of ancient Russia.


What is the most famous Stravinsky composition?

The most famous (and controversial) composition created by Stravinsky was a ballet entitled The Rite of Spring. He composed it in 1913 and it was based on old Russian pagan traditions.


Which of Stravinsky's ballet's caused a riot at the first performance?

The riot occurred at the premier of Stravinky's "Le sacre du printemps," or in English, "The Rite of Spring."


What was Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring commissioned for?

Sergei Diaghilev


The rite of spring was composed by?

The Rite of Spring was choreographed by Vaslov Nijinsky, and was set to music composed by Igor Stravinsky.


What is the orchestra song that has bassoon in the intro?

Stravinsky's Rite of Spring