Stravinsky’s work is a genre-, style- and mind-setting work of the twentieth century. Although he often transgressed or even denied the spirit of this work in his later oeuvre, the ‘Sacre’ remains one of the most powerful, surprising and diverse piece of all of his music to date. All Stravinsky’s musical tools are derived from classical music, only he is quite savvy in his treatment of the harmonies, rhythm and the articulation mechanisms that are customary in classical music. And yet the combination of a monumental instrumentation and a strong, captivating, almost ritualistic folkloric colouring is guaranteed to keep the listener on the edge of their seat.

Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra
Presented and conducted by: Gábor Hollerung

Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)