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

May 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM · Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

20 concerts

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1896, has gained acclaim under renowned conductors like Otto Klemperer and Manfred Honeck. Known for symphonic works, it has an extensive recording catalog and received a Grammy nomination for Bruckner's Symphony No. 9.

Rite Of Spring

3 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.