Great Masters: Stravinsky - His Life and Music

Summary

Stravinsky composed what is arguably one of the two most important musical compositions of the twentieth century, The Rite of Spring. He forged a new "musical language" to portray the sense of the ballet's primitive and earthy theme. More than a dozen excerpts of Stravinsky's works are examined. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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