Surgical Rhythmic
Fury
A deep dive into the dissonant heart of 20th-century Modernism. Experience the raw power, complex meters, and orchestral violence that defined an era of musical revolution.
The Rite of Spring
Igor Stravinsky
This piece shattered the mold, a revolution from its 1913 Paris premiere. Its primal rhythms and dissonant harmonies depicting ancient pagan rituals famously caused an uproar, leading to a riot. A sound that changed everything.
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Béla Bartók
Thrilling and unsettling, this dramatic ballet explores themes of desire, robbery, and murder. Premiering in 1926, its provocative nature led to an immediate ban. A visceral, powerful score with dark, irresistible energy.
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Sergei Prokofiev
Evoking raw, untamed power, this suite is a fierce companion to Stravinsky's works. Originally a ballet, Prokofiev channeled its barbaric energy and vibrant orchestration into a magnificent, primal journey through a legendary landscape.
Petrushka
Igor Stravinsky
Premiered in 1911, this masterpiece tells the tragic tale of a puppet brought to life amidst a Russian carnival. Featuring the iconic "Petrushka chord," it perfectly captures the puppet's bewildered, two-sided nature. A work of character and innovation.
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Edgard Varèse
Composed between 1918-1921 after Varèse arrived in New York, this piece reflects his impressions of the "New World." Famous for incorporating an actual siren and using "noise" as a fundamental musical element to create colossal sound masses. A sonic cityscape, vast and utterly revolutionary.