The Rite of Spring || Behind the scenes The Rite of Spring’s 1913 premiere shocked Paris audiences of the time, evoking more controversy and wielding more influence than almost any other piece of music or dance in history. Nicolo Fonte’s 2014 version maintains the power and drama of the original, pairing Stravinsky’s iconic score with a libretto that dives into themes of community, ritual sacrifice and birth and re-birth in subtle and abstract ways. Join us as this one of a kind double bill take

"The Rite of Spring" opens May 16th and runs through June 3rd at Desert Botanical Garden. Experience a world premiere performance that you can only find in Arizona with unforgettable choreography by Artistic Director Ib Andersen and music from Igor Stravinsky. This is a show you won't want to miss - get your tickets today! #BAZRiteOfSpring #DBGPhx #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona

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“The Rite of Spring" — one of the most famous scandals in the history of the arts! Why? It was a brand-new production from the Ballets Russes, known for shocking Paris audiences. "The curtain opened on a group of knock-kneed and long-braided lolitas, jumping up and down," recalls composer Igor Stravinsky. This ballet was primal, raw, and full of complex technical innovations — marked by dissonance, jerky movements, and rapidly twittering sounds from the woodwinds. Join us THIS THURSDAY & SATURDA