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From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Christopher Cook presents the conclusion of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's Prom, which features Stravinsky's seminal The Rite of Spring.

From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Christopher Cook presents the conclusion of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's Prom, which features Stravinsky's seminal, Diaghilev-commissioned The Rite of Spring, a work with many pounding rhythms, cataclysmic upheavals and the savage scenario of a young girl dancing herself to death.

Alban Gerhardt (cello)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring.

55 minutes

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Thu 13 Aug 200921:05
BBC Radio 3

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  • Thu 13 Aug 200921:05
    BBC Radio 3