Building on (and, to some degree, rebelling against) the colorful, folokric musical tradition of his mentor, Nikolai Rinsky Korsakov—and ultimately attempting to outdo the master himself at his own game—Igor Stravinsy, on June 25, 1910 would make history with the premiere of his debut ballet, The Firebid, with the Ballet Russes at the Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris. This landmark event would launch the young, 28 year old composer to international fame, beginning a unique music journey that would define (and continually redefine) 20th Century music. We'll hear the the complete ballet—and more—on this afternoon's Classical Music with Foley Schuler.
You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 4 on Blue Lake Public Radio.
