Describe the premiere of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring
What will be an ideal response?
May 29, 1913, a riot broke out in Paris's Theatre des Champs-Elysees
Ballets Russes, Russian dance company based in Paris presenting Les Sylphides and the premier of The Rite of Spring
cat calls, hisses and boos from displeased members of the audience
Stravinsky supporters fought them
Police were called in to restore order
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