#OnThisDay in 1913, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premiered: paired with Nijinsky's choreography, it famously caused a riot. The iconic #ballet continues to inspire choreographers: check out this extract from Mats Ek's striking version, which we premiered last year. 🩰 James Streeter and Artists of English National Ballet 🎶 Stravinsky performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic #EnglishNationalBallet #riteofspring | English National Ballet

Stravinsky 'Rite of Spring' (Part 1 Finale) - Bernstein / LSO 1972

The Rite of Spring || Behind the scenes The Rite of Spring’s 1913 premiere shocked Paris audiences of the time, evoking more controversy and wielding more influence than almost any other piece of music or dance in history. Nicolo Fonte’s 2014 version maintains the power and drama of the original, pairing Stravinsky’s iconic score with a libretto that dives into themes of community, ritual sacrifice and birth and re-birth in subtle and abstract ways. Join us as this one of a kind double bill take

When Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring premiered at Paris’ Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in 1913, its brutally shocking music and jarring choreography prompted one of the most notorious scandals in the history of the performing arts. Learn more about the story before the CSO performs this primitive and powerful work under the baton of Philippe Jordan on November 16-19. Find tickets → cso.org/ps/23957 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra