Five bassoons represent the final prayers of five village elders near the end of this work. The composer placed grace notes in the opening melody to imitate natural breaks in human voices. At the beginning of this work's premiere, one audience member called for someone to get a dentist after seeing the initial positions of the dancers. This work's last bass notes spell out the word "dead" as the c
Five bassoons represent the final prayers of five village elders near the end of this work. The composer placed grace notes in the opening melody to imitate natural breaks in human voices. At the beginning of this work's premiere, one audience member called for someone to get a dentist after seeing the initial positions of the dancers. This work's last bass notes spell out the word "dead" as the central character's neck snaps and she is sacrificed. Part one of this work is titled "The Adoration of the Earth" and begins with a bassoon solo at an unrecognizably high register. For 10 points, name this ballet by Igor Stravinsky that caused a riot at its premiere.
Five bassoons represent the final prayers of five village elders near the end of this work.
The Rite of Spring [or Le Sacre du printemps; or Vesna svyashchennaya]