The Cocktail Party Guide To Igor Stravinsky

May 24, 2013 2:41 PM

Don't know neo-nationalism from neoclassicism? Bone up on the surprisingly multifaceted career of Igor Stravinsky as the 100th anniversary of his iconic Rite of Spring approaches.

Don't be caught "Stravinsky deficient" as the big centennial of his Rite of Spring approaches.

Sidney Insists On Stokowski's Stravinsky

by Pablo Helguera

May 24, 201311:56 AM

Fridays are funner with a classical cartoon at noon from Deceptive Cadence.

Igor Stravinsky's 'Rite Of Spring' Counterrevolution

by NPR Staff

May 24, 2013 2:00 AM

Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic Rite of Spring.

After his shocking ballet, The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky branched out in surprising directions.

Where's Your Awesome 'Rite Of Spring' Video?

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

May 23, 2013 1:32 PM

We've gotten some really funny and creative entries so far in our video project celebrating the Rite of Spring centennial. Where's yours? Check out some videos, grab the music and get cracking — you only have until Tuesday, May 28.

Elementary school students in Maplewood, N.J. prepare to enact their own Rite.

Come Dance The 'Rite Of Spring' With Us!

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

May 23, 2013 9:54 AM

We're inviting you to create your own video using the last minute of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. Dance it, animate it, improvise it, whatever you like — and then upload your creation to YouTube before May 28th. We'll be featuring some of the best videos on NPR Music in the weeks ahead.

It's fun to stay at the ИМКА: Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring triggered an uproar at its world premiere in Paris a century ago. Now we're asking you to help celebrate the centennial by creating a dance of your own.

Henri Dutilleux, Leading French Composer, Dies At 97

by Tom Huizenga

May 22, 2013 3:50 PM

The composer, who never fit into any particular school of composition, will be remembered for a relatively small quantity of perfectly realized, richly textured works created for some of the 20th century's leading virtuosos.

Henri Dutilleux, a leading French composer and unique voice in new music, has died at age 97.

Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments

by Tom Huizenga

May 21, 201312:06 PM

For the 200 anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth, William Berger, author of Wagner Without Fear, guides us through five of his favorite Wagner moments — musical episodes that keep the composer's extraordinary dramas in our lives today.

The Valkyries, led by Brunnhilde (soprano Debra Voigt, lower left), are the warrior maidens of Richard Wagner's epic Ring cycle.

Polly Want An Ostinato?

by Pablo Helguera

May 17, 201311:40 AM

Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon from Deceptive Cadence.

Andris Nelsons Named Music Director Of The Boston Symphony

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

May 16, 201312:07 PM

The announcement that the 34-year-old Latvian conductor is taking the reins of the ensemble puts an end to years of uncertainty at the storied orchestra, following James Levine's 2011 resignation.