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MusicRhapsody in Blue’s 1924 Premiere and Gershwin’s Cue to Whiteman
Rhapsody in Blue premiered in New York on 12 February 1924. One small passage in the orchestral score instructed conductor Paul Whiteman to wait for a nod from George Gershwin before bringing the band back in.
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MusicThe Rite of Spring premiere: May 29, 1913
Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring premiered in Paris on May 29, 1913, with choreography by Vaslav Nijinsky. Its challenging music and unfamiliar movement divided the audience. The resulting disturbance became legendary, sometimes overshadowing the artistic collaboration behind the ballet.
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