The Rite of Spring
Gustavo Gimeno conducts Stravinsky’s trailblazing ‘Sacre’ and new music by Canadian composers
The Concertgebouw Orchestra, led by Gustavo Gimeno, couples Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring with contemporary works by Kelly-Marie Murphy and Samy Moussa.
The bold sound collages, pounding, angular rhythms and sharp contrasts were not only ultramodern but also very catchy.
Concert programme
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Kelly-Marie Murphy
Curiosity, Genius, and the Search for Petula Clark (Dutch premiere)
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Samy Moussa
Symphony No. 2 (Dutch premiere)
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Igor Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring (Le sacre du printemps)
Performers
About this concert
In 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet music for The Rite of Spring shook the music world to its core. After a famously scandalous concert in Paris, this innovative work quickly assumed its rightful place on the concert stage. Stravinsky’s bold sound collages, pounding, angular rhythms and sharp contrasts were not only ultramodern but also very catchy. And The Rite of Spring continues to capture the hearts of successive generations of music lovers.
Gustavo Gimeno began his career as a percussionist with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. But he has since gone on to become a highly sought-after conductor, at the helm of orchestras in Luxembourg and Toronto. In the latter city, Gimeno has recently become well acquainted with the Canadian musical scene. He will bring two exciting compositions with him, both making their Dutch debuts: Samy Moussa’s 2022 Second Symphony and a work by Kelly-Marie Murphy, which – other than the title might suggest – is inspired by Canadian pianist Glenn Gould.
Meet the Artists - After the concert, you are welcome in the Spiegelzaal to meet conductor Gustavo Gimeno, orchestra members Jae-Won Lee (violin) and Laurens Woudenberg (horn) and composer Samy Moussa.
Artistic affairs assistant Mark van Dongen discusses with them how they experienced the preparations and the performance of the programme.
Dates and tickets
About this concert
In 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet music for The Rite of Spring shook the music world to its core. After a famously scandalous concert in Paris, this innovative work quickly assumed its rightful place on the concert stage. Stravinsky’s bold sound collages, pounding, angular rhythms and sharp contrasts were not only ultramodern but also very catchy. And The Rite of Spring continues to capture the hearts of successive generations of music lovers.
Gustavo Gimeno began his career as a percussionist with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. But he has since gone on to become a highly sought-after conductor, at the helm of orchestras in Luxembourg and Toronto. In the latter city, Gimeno has recently become well acquainted with the Canadian musical scene. He will bring two exciting compositions with him, both making their Dutch debuts: Samy Moussa’s 2022 Second Symphony and a work by Kelly-Marie Murphy, which – other than the title might suggest – is inspired by Canadian pianist Glenn Gould.
Meet the Artists - After the concert, you are welcome in the Spiegelzaal to meet conductor Gustavo Gimeno, orchestra members Jae-Won Lee (violin) and Laurens Woudenberg (horn) and composer Samy Moussa.
Artistic affairs assistant Mark van Dongen discusses with them how they experienced the preparations and the performance of the programme.