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The Rite of Spring
Ballet first performed
1913
Stravinsky’s ballet; its Paris premiere caused an uproar.
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“1913”Konserthuset Stockholm — Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra: source, retrieved 2026-10-26; quote re-found by the server check
“1913”Quad City Symphony Orchestra — original programme notes: source, retrieved 2026-10-26; quote re-found by the server check
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