The Rite of Spring || Behind the scenes The Rite of Spring’s 1913 premiere shocked Paris audiences of the time, evoking more controversy and wielding more influence than almost any other piece of music or dance in history. Nicolo Fonte’s 2014 version maintains the power and drama of the original, pairing Stravinsky’s iconic score with a libretto that dives into themes of community, ritual sacrifice and birth and re-birth in subtle and abstract ways. Join us as this one of a kind double bill take

129 reactions · 17 shares | The world premiere of The Rite of Spring comes to Desert Botanical Garden May 16 - June 3! Don't miss experiencing Stravinsky's iconic work alongside Ib Andersen's unforgettable choreography, with the gorgeous Garden at sunset. This is an experience you won't want to miss - get your tickets before they sell out! #BAZRiteOfSpring #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona | Facebook

4K views · 116 reactions | English National Ballet Rite of Spring Pina Bausch’s version | Fondation Igor Stravinsky | Facebook

A few show highlights from the four artistic and powerful ballets in our "Rite of Spring" program. Enjoy! Tickets are still available for our last two shows tonight and tomorrow: KCBALLET.ORG. | Kansas City Ballet

"The Rite of Spring" opens May 16th and runs through June 3rd at Desert Botanical Garden. Experience a world premiere performance that you can only find in Arizona with unforgettable choreography by Artistic Director Ib Andersen and music from Igor Stravinsky. This is a show you won't want to miss - get your tickets today! #BAZRiteOfSpring #DBGPhx #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona

151K views · 6.6K reactions | #OnThisDay in 1913, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premiered: paired with Nijinsky's choreography, it famously caused a riot. The iconic #ballet continues to inspire choreographers: check out this extract from Mats Ek's striking version, which we premiered last year. 並 James Streeter and Artists of English National Ballet  Stravinsky performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic #EnglishNationalBallet #riteofspring | English National Ballet | Facebook

🌸☀ What about Stravinsky's Rite of Spring as your seasonal playlist of the day? Here with the New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez 🌸☀ http://bit.ly/Boulez_BBC | medici.tv

24K views · 719 reactions | Igor Stravinsky on composing the Rite of Spring  | Fondation Igor Stravinsky | Facebook