The Rite of Spring
by Igor Stravinsky
OrchestraModernBallet~34 minprofessional
Premiered in Paris on 29 May 1913, The Rite of Spring caused one of music history's most famous riots. Choreographed by Nijinsky for the Ballets Russes, it depicts a pagan ritual culminating in a sacrificial maiden dancing herself to death. Stravinsky's score, with its ferocious polyrhythm, angular folk-derived themes, dissonant "Augurs of Spring" chord, and stratospheric bassoon opening, permanently altered the trajectory of Western music.
Editions
Boosey & Hawkes
Stravinsky / revised 1947, 1947
Stravinsky's own revised score. Most orchestras use this revision; minor rhythmic notation changes from 1913 original.
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Edition Russe de Musique
Original 1913 edition, 1913
First published edition used for the 1913 premiere. Preferred by historically informed conductors.
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