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14 September 2012

The ‘Rite’ Stuff Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring did not appear to have the “right stuff” during it’s first performance, when it caused a riot in the concert hall. Quite the contrary. It was a “spectacular flop,” as the The New York Times reports in an extensive feature on the now less-than-shocking work that is poised to turn 100. We urge concertgoers to leave the rotten tomatoes and boxing gloves at home this Wednesday when the Philharmonic performs The Rite of Spring as part of its Opening Night Concert. 

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The ‘Rite’ Stuff

Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring did not appear to have the “right stuff” during it’s first performance, when it caused a riot in the concert hall. Quite the contrary. It was a “spectacular flop,” as the The New York Times reports in an extensive feature on the now less-than-shocking work that is poised to turn 100.

We urge concertgoers to leave the rotten tomatoes and boxing gloves at home this Wednesday when the Philharmonic performs The Rite of Spring as part of its Opening Night Concert. 

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    i really wanna see rite of spring someone take me? :)
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    NYPhil uses Paramore’s album cover...first performance
  12. tantarini said: Wish I could be there!!!!! (I love the Paramore picture too)
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