100 Years Ago Today, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Changed Music Forever

When Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring made its public debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris on May 29, 1913, it was not received well by the audience.  In fact, there was a riot.  The audience hated it that much.

It was just too different, to avant-garde, too…modern for people to handle.  But in the process, The Rite of Spring laid down the foundations for modern muisc.  

Curious?  The Guardian looks back.  And as you read, have a listen to what all the fuss was about.