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Work: Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)

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ComposerStravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeDance
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AntwerpRites

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Ravel, Stravinsky
Shahar Binyamini; Nacera Belaza; Pina Bausch; Opera Ballet Vlaanderen; Karel Deseure

GhentRites

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Ravel, Stravinsky
Shahar Binyamini; Nacera Belaza; Pina Bausch; Opera Ballet Vlaanderen; Karel Deseure

New York CityDublin Guitar Quartet

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Dessner, Mellits, Stravinsky
Dublin Guitar Quartet
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Reflections and frenzy from Canellakis and the London Philharmonic

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A compelling evening from the London Philharmonic Orchestra tackles different themes of spring, showing gracefulness in Lili Boulanger’s works and beating up a frenzy in Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

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Dudamel drives the LA Phil like a Ferrari through Stravinsky

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Dudamel steers a thrilling ride through The Rite of Spring as the Los Angeles Philharmonic prepares to embark on their Asian tour. 
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Dramatic French flair from Thibaudet, Mäkelä and the Concertgebouw

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Jean-Yves Thibaudet’s astonishing technical prowess in Saint-Saëns’ Fifth Piano Concerto entrances Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw. 
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LondonLSO on Stage: The Rite of Spring

London Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky: Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)
London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Simon Rattle

StockholmThe Rite of Spring

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Ligeti, Rachmaninov, Stravinsky
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Ryan Bancroft; Beatrice Rana

New York CityDublin Guitar Quartet

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Dessner, Mellits, Stravinsky
Dublin Guitar Quartet
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Time magician: Jonathan Nott explores The Rite of Spring

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The English conductor talks about his bond with the storied Swiss orchestra he has helmed since 2017, and how they plan to recreate the danger of Stravinsky’s famous ballet.

Bachtrack top ten: Igor Stravinsky

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No 20th-century composer adapted his style as much as Igor Stravinsky. From his early ballets for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes to his neoclassical phase and serialism, Stravinsky’s music underwent many transformations. 

Stravinsky's music caresses Terpsichore

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We look at the fruitful creative relationship between Igor Stravinsky and Sergey Diaghilev and the composer's various creations for the company Les Ballets Russes.