The Rite of Spring

[First published in WRTI Arts Desk, June 8, 2015.] In June of 1912, Igor Stravinsky premiered the piano version of his daring new work The Rite of Spring, a year before its orchestral unveiling. His piano-playing partner was none other than Claude Debussy. Classical...

Igor Stravinsky

Saturday, February 4th, 2012, 5:00-6:00 Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). Symphony No. 1 (1907). Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson. Chandos 8345, CD1, Tr 1-4. 33:14 Stravinsky. Capriccio (1929). Geoffrey Tozer, piano, Orc­hestre de la Suisse Romande, Neeme...