STRAVINSKY -
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
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Video streaming from BBC Proms
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"Pictures of Pagan Russia in Two Parts", Stravinsky’s fiery music
describes primitive rituals that celebrate the coming of spring.
A young girl is chosen as sacrifice and dances herself to death.
There was a riot at the Premiere performance in 1913.
With thanks to Christine Travis for ‘Igor Stravinsky’ Slideshare
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