Name: The Rite Of Spring
Start: 2025-04-12T19:30:00
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Prepare to be transported by the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra as they present a stunning showcase of musical artistry across three captivating events. From the festive 'Season of Glory' featuring the melodic voices of local choirs and holiday classics, to the dynamic energy of 'Beethoven's Fifth Symphony' showcasing innovative compositions by Anna Clyne and Florence Price, and the groundbreaking 'The Rite of Spring' by Stravinsky. Each concert promises a unique experience, weaving historical and contemporary threads of classical music into the fabric of our cultural tapestry, all under the masterful baton of Maestro Stephen Alltop.

A Symphony of Seasons: Unveiling Champaign-Urbana's Musical Masterpieces

Stephen Alltop

Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

The Rite Of Spring

The premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring in 1913 was a seismic event in music history. A composition of revolutionary brilliance and stunning imagination, The Rite of Spring calls for an enormous orchestra. Hearing this inspired work live is a bucket-list wish for many music lovers. An in-depth introduction to The Rite will be presented by Maestro Alltop and CUSO musicians. Complementing Stravinsky’s masterpiece, the concert will open with a lively overture by Glinka. CUSO is pleased to welcome the talented young musicians of the East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra for a side-by-side performance of Mussorgsky’s thrilling orchestral poem, Night on the Bare Mountain.

The Rite Of Spring

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