Card Game / The Rite of Spring
Saturday May 25 19:00
ul. Świdnicka 35
Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) is one of Stravinsky's early works which tend to be dissonant, rhythmic and often contained references to Russian folk song. When first performed in 1913, the avant-garde nature of the music and choreography caused a sensation. Many have called the first-night reaction a "riot". Although designed as a work for the stage, the music achieved equal if not greater recognition as a concert piece and is widely considered to be one of the most influential musical works of the 20th century.