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From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Christopher Cook presents the conclusion of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Scottish Symphony Orchestra's Prom, which features Stravinsky's seminal The Rite of Spring.

From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Christopher Cook presents the conclusion of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Scottish Symphony Orchestra's Prom, which features Stravinsky's seminal, Diaghilev-commissioned The Rite of Spring, a work with many pounding rhythms, cataclysmic upheavals and the savage scenario of a young girl dancing herself to death.

Alban Gerhardt (cello)
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkov (conductor)

Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring.

55 minutes

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Thu 13 Aug 2009 21:05

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  • Thu 13 Aug 2009 21:05