The Rite of Spring: A Revolutionary Ballet

The video explores Igor Stravinsky's creation of The Rite of Spring, its challenging composition, and the infamous premiere that led to a riot. It highlights Stravinsky's collaboration with Diaghilev and Roerich, the innovative musical elements, and the ballet's lasting impact on music and culture.

What was the initial reaction to the premiere of 'The Rite of Spring'?

• It was a financial success.

• It was ignored by the public.

• It led to a notorious riot.

• It was universally praised.

Who was Stravinsky's mentor during his early music education?

• Nicholas Roerich

• Camille Saint-Saens

• Sergei Diaghilev

• Rimsky-Korsakov

What was the significance of 'The Firebird' for Stravinsky's career?

• It was a failure.

• It established him as a composer.

• It was his first opera.

• It was never performed.

What cultural perception did Diaghilev aim to exploit with 'The Rite of Spring'?

• Russians as sophisticated artists

• Russians as primitive and exotic

• Russians as traditionalists

• Russians as modern innovators

What was unique about the orchestration in 'The Rite of Spring'?

• It used only string instruments.

• It featured a small ensemble.

• It included a large orchestra with unusual solos.

• It was performed without an orchestra.

How did the audience react to the choreography by Vaslav Nijinsky?

• They praised it for its classical style.

• They ignored it completely.

• They were confused and amused.

• They found it traditional and elegant.

What was the role of rhythm in 'The Rite of Spring'?

• It was completely absent.

• It followed traditional patterns.

• It was the driving force of the piece.

• It was used sparingly.

What was the long-term impact of 'The Rite of Spring' on music?

• It was banned in many countries.

• It influenced future film composers.

• It was forgotten quickly.

• It had no significant impact.

How did Stravinsky's reputation change after the initial shock of 'The Rite of Spring'?

• He moved to another country.

• He stopped composing.

• He was hailed as a genius.

• He was criticized by everyone.

What irony is highlighted about the audience's reaction to 'The Rite of Spring'?

• They were shocked by its modernity.

• They were too modern to appreciate it.

• They found it too traditional.

• They were indifferent to it.