“The Rite of Spring”: 110 Years Old and Still Breaking the Rules

It’s hard to imagine a piece of classical music causing a riot, but that’s the word often applied to the audience’s reaction when Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring debuted in 1913 in Paris. Apparently, the arguments between those who loved it and those who hated it became so heated the dancers couldn’t hear the orchestra! Stravinsky’s music (and Nijinsky’s choreography) broke with tradition so dramatically that the piece is often called the first example of modernism in music. In this installation of Upbeat with Alasdair, Maestro Alasdair Neale will describe not just the innovation, but the beauty of Rite of Spring, which the Festival will present during the upcoming Summer Season.

Reservations are required to attend in person. You can register on the Festival website (svmusicfestival.org) or by contacting the Festival office at info@svmusicfestival.org or 208.622.5607. Once reservations are full, you can join the waitlist by contacting the Festival office.

In partnership with the Sun Valley Music Festival. The program will be livestreamed and available to view later. Click here to watch online.