Myths and Rites
Sunday, August 6 · 3 PM
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, a musical depiction of a pagan ritual, is considered one of the most groundbreaking and influential pieces in the history of music. It has inspired countless composers, induced a near-riot at its premiere, and even inspired Walt Disney to accompany the story of the planet’s creation and the extinction of the dinosaurs in his film Fantasia. In this concert we’ll hear it in the composers’ arrangement for two pianists, proceeded by enchanting pieces inspired by Greek mythology.
LISZT
Orpheus, S.98 (arr. Saint-Saëns for Piano Trio)
Blake Pouliot, violin
Julia Lee*, cello
Elliot Wuu*, piano
GLUCK
“Melodie” from Orfeo ed Euridice
SZYMANOWSKI
Myths, Op. 30
Tessa Lark, violin;
Zoltán Fejérvári, piano
STRAVINSKY
“Airs du rossignol et Marche chinoise” from Le rossignol
“Chanson Russe” from Mavra
“Dance Russe” from Petrouchka
Anthony Marwood, violin
Thomas Adès, piano
STRAVINSKY
The Rite of Spring (Arr. for Two Pianos)
Zoltán Fejérvári, Inon Barnatan, pianos
*Fellowship Artist