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Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world.

Stravinsky Speaks

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Stravinsky talks about the inspiration for the 'Rite of Spring'.

Listen"Very little immediate tradition lies behind the 'Sacre du Printemps'..."
Stravinsky talks about the chaotic premiere of the 'Rite of Spring'.

Listen"...the storm broke - I have never again been that angry..."
Stravinsky talks about the triumphant first concert performance of the 'Rite of Spring'.

Listen"At the end of the 'Danse Sacrale' the entire audience stood up and cheered..."
Stravinsky talks about how he came to write the 'Variations (Aldous Huxley in Memoriam)'.

Listen"...something comes to my ear, some combination, and my brain answers 'that's interesting'..."
Stravinsky talks about seeing Tchaikovsky two weeks before he died.

Listen"It was the most exciting night of my life..."
Stravinsky talks about the 'Soldier's Tale' and being inspired by Jazz.

Listen"My choice of instruments was influenced by a very important event in my life at that time - the discovery of American Jazz..."
Stravinsky talks about being a performer and conducting his own music.

Listen"All my life I conduct my music...I find that creative work must necessarily be connected with performing..."
Stravinsky talks about 'Les Noces'.

Listen"'Les Noces' is a suite of typical Vedic episodes - the brides, the grooms, the parents or the guests - it's always ritualistic..."
Stravinsky talks about wanting to work with Dylan Thomas and writing his 'In Memoriam'.

Listen"I wanted to compose with him an opera..."
Stravinsky talks about working with WH Auden on 'The Rake's Progress'.

Listen"I think he was inspired, and in any case he inspired me..."
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