the rite of spring, Stravinsky Flashcards
1
Q
how did the audience react to the rite of spring?
A
arguments, even fist fights broke out among the audience members
2
Q
genre
A
ballet
3
Q
composition date
A
1913
4
Q
choreographer
A
Vaslav Nijinsky
5
Q
Original sets and costumes
A
Nicholas Roerich
6
Q
structure
A
in two parts (part 1: adoration of the earth, Part 2: the sacrifice)
7
Q
performing forces
A
large symphony orchestra with expanded percussion
