Number six on the list is Igor Stravinsky. It is difficult to discuss Stravinsky without a discussion of ballet, which is why Rite of Spring is the selection for today.
Factoids:
- This piece was HIGHLY controversial in it's day.
- Originally I thought the controversy was surrounding the innovative use of music, but it seems as though many folks were outraged by the style of dance.
- It should be noted that many traditional composers hated the opening bassoon solo, and felt it was vulgar and inappropriate.
- At this time Parisian audiences were used to technically sound performances with rounded angles and perfect body positions.
- In Rite the intent was to emphasize the raw and rigidity of an ancient ritual.
- The famous choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky illustrates this by using very abrupt and angular motions throughout the piece.
- You will notice this at 3:00.
- Because of this new and rough style, this piece helped create the genre of modern dance.
Enjoy!
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