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Deceptive Cadence
2:41 pm
Fri May 24, 2013

The Cocktail Party Guide To Igor Stravinsky

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Don't be caught "Stravinsky deficient" as the big centennial of his Rite of Spring approaches.

Originally published on Fri May 24, 2013 4:21 pm

Deceptive Cadence
11:56 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Sidney Insists On Stokowski's Stravinsky

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Pablo Helguera is a New York-based artist working with sculpture, drawing, photography and performance. His new book is Helguera's Artunes. You can see more of his work atArtworld Salon and on his own site.

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Deceptive Cadence
2:03 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Igor Stravinsky's 'Rite Of Spring' Counterrevolution

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After his shocking ballet, The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky branched out in surprising directions.

Originally published on Fri May 24, 2013 8:54 am

As the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring approaches, commentator Miles Hoffman reminds us that — as earthshaking as that infamous debut was — the composer soon branched out into a variety of musical styles that would surprise his fans and critics.

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The Record
6:05 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies

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Georges Moustaki with Edith Piaf in New York in 1958. Moustaki wrote the lyrics to "Milord," one of Piaf's biggest hits.

Originally published on Thu May 23, 2013 8:23 pm

Deceptive Cadence
1:32 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Where's Your Awesome 'Rite Of Spring' Video?

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Elementary school students in Maplewood, N.J. prepare to enact their own Rite.
  • Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring; Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy
Tiny Desk Concerts
11:52 am
Thu May 23, 2013

Imani Winds: Tiny Desk Concert

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Imani Winds performs a Tiny Desk Concert in February 2013.

When Igor Stravinsky began composing The Rite of Spring, his ballet for vast symphonic forces, he could hear the music in his head but couldn't quite figure out how to write it down. It was just too complicated.

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Deceptive Cadence
3:50 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Henri Dutilleux, Leading French Composer, Dies At 97

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Henri Dutilleux, a leading French composer and unique voice in new music, has died at age 97.

Originally published on Thu May 23, 2013 5:09 pm

Parallels
12:37 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal

Originally published on Wed May 22, 2013 8:18 pm

The man ArtReview magazine named the most powerful artist in the world is trying his hand at rock stardom. In 2011, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei spent 81 days in detention. He was later let go and charged with tax evasion.

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Music Documentaries
8:30 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Jherek Bischoff On Q2 Music's 'Spaces'

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Jherek Bischoff in his home studio.

Originally published on Wed May 22, 2013 9:04 am

The latest episode of Q2 Spaces takes us to Washington state's Puget Sound and the small sailboat where musician, composer and producer Jherek Bischoff was raised — and to his Seattle apartment, where he surrounds himself with instruments and not much else.

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