<em>Rite of Spring</em> Fever
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46 Different Recordings of The Rite of Spring in 3 Minutes
From 46 different recordings, Q2 Music presents the iconic “Augurs of Spring” performed by as many ensembles and soloists as could be squeezed into 3 minutes. Jun 10, 2013
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George Steel and Phil Kline Indulge Stravinsky Obsession
Conductor and New York City Opera general manager George Steel joins host Phil Kline for an in-depth look into the feverish, multifaceted innovations of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. H... May 29, 2013
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You Pick the Performance with the 'Rite' Stuff
One hundred years ago today, Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring premiered at the Théatre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. Today's Showdown celebrates this historic moment.
May 29, 2013
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Top 10 Essential Rite of Spring Recordings
Recordings of The Rite of Spring began appearing shortly after the advent of the electronic microphone and continue to today. Phil Kline talks about his Top 10 Rite favorites.
May 27, 2013
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The Many Musical Caps of Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring turns 100 on Wednesday! Was there a bolder, more influential work in the 20th century? On the days surrounding Q2 Music's Rite Of Spring Fever, Hammer... May 27, 2013
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Top Five Rite of Spring Celebrations in 2013
Upon its premiere on May 29, 1913, The Rite of Spring famously provoked a riot that spilled out of the theater into the streets of Paris and the newspapers of the day, and forever res... May 24, 2013
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The First Time I Heard The Rite of Spring
Listen to some of today's leading composers and musicians as well as your favorite NY Public Radio hosts weigh in on the first time they heard The Rite of Spring, as part of Q2 Music'... May 24, 2013
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Vote: Your Favorite Rite of Spring Recordings
On May 29, Q2 Music will do something it's never done before: play one piece in contrasting interpretations for an entire 24-hour period. Vote now for your favorite recordings of Stra... May 22, 2013
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What's in a Year: 1913
As we approach the 100th anniversary of The Rite of Spring’s premiere, I’ve been thinking about what a time it was, how, as the world teetered on the brink of political and military d... May 20, 2013
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Rite of Spring Fever: A Q2 Music Centennial Marathon
On Wednesday, May 29, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the infamous premiere of The Rite of Spring, Q2 Music presents Rite of Spring Fever—a 24-hour marathon of contrasting ... May 13, 2013