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Stravinsky and the Dance

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A series of six programmes to mark the centenary of his birth, introduced by John Drummond. 3: The Rite of Spring
In tonight's programme, Cyril Shaps speaks Stravinsky's own account of the composition and sensational first night of The Rite of Spring in Paris in 1913. Directed by RODNEY GREENBEETO
Then follows a modern interpretation of the work choreographed by PINA BAUSCH, and danced by the artists of the Dance Theatre of Wuppertal.
Chosen Maiden ........ MALOU AIRAUDO Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez
Directed by PIT WEYRICH Presented for BBCtv by JULIA MATHESON (Rcoeat)
(Les Noces: tomorrow at 7.15 pm)

Contributors

Introduced By:
John Drummond.
Unknown:
Cyril Shaps
Directed By:
Rodney Greenbeeto
Conducted By:
Pierre Boulez
Directed By:
Pit Weyrich
Unknown:
Julia Matheson
Source: Radio Times

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