Stravinsky and The Rite of Spring Flashcards
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Stravinsky
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1882-1971
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Teacher
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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Birthplace
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Oranienbaum, near Saint Petersburg in Russia
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Musical contributions (4)
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- The Early Years (1882-1914); primitive style and focused on Russian nationalism
-Transitional years (-1920); intimate works In response to WW1
- Middle Years (-1954); neo-Classical style with Classical elements (such as balance) in music
- Final Years (-1971); embraced Arnold Schoenberg’s twelve-tone method and explored miniatures
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The Rite of Spring Genre
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Ballet
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Date
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1913
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Structure
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2 parts - Adoration of the Earth and The Sacrifice
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Summary
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About tribal games and rituals conducted to ensure fertility on Earth. Setting in Russia during pre-Christian times. A maiden must choose herself to death (Sacrifical dancing is the climax)
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Part 1: Adoratin of the Earth Introduction
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- Introduction
- Dance of the Adolescents
- Game of Abduction
- Intense chromatism and complex rhythm
