LSO: Rattle conducts Stravinsky Ballet Music

Synopsis

An authority on Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle celebrates three of the composer’s revolutionary ballets. Stravinsky sent shockwaves through classical music in the 20th century. His first three ballets – The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring, all composed between 1911 and 1913 – brought a new and frenzied sense of rhythm, so distressing to audiences that it caused uproar; The Rite of Spring even caused a riot. And it’s not hard to see why. Is there any moment in music more demonic than the opening to The Firebird, a terrifying rumble of strings that would make Jaws tremble? There are few pieces more unsettling than The Rite of Spring with ist carnal, tribal rhythms; or Petrushka with ist impish Punch and Judy puppets. Sir Simon Rattle brings these three creations to life in this dramatic programme. PROGRAM STRAVINSKY The Firebird (original ballet), Petrushka (1947 version), The Rite of Spring

Additional Info

• No: 8612
• Composer: Stravinsky
• Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Production year: 2017
• Run time: 02:07:00
• Producers: LSO Live
• Format: HDTV 16:9