Rite Of Spring with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pablo Heras-Casado

May 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

41 concerts

Founded in 1896, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been led by prominent conductors including Victor Herbert, Fritz Reiner, and Manfred Honeck. Known for extensive recordings and radio broadcasts launched in 1936, the orchestra received a Grammy nomination for its 2019 album Bruckner: Symphony No. 9.

Rite Of Spring

12 concerts

Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring," a groundbreaking 1913 ballet and orchestral work, originated in Paris. A landmark of musical Modernism, it is known for its brutal rhythms, dissonance, and Russian folk influences. Created with Sergei Diaghilev, Nicholas Roerich, and Vaslav Nijinsky, its premiere caused a historic sensation. It profoundly shaped 20th-century music.