The Rite of Spring Quiz

Who composed The Rite of Spring?

• Maurice Ravel

• Igor Stravinsky

• Camille Saint-Saens

• Claude Debussy

When did the premiere of The Rite of Spring take place?

• 1913

• 1909

• 1910

• 1911

Who was the ballet impresario who commissioned The Rite of Spring?

• Nicholas Roerich

• Sergei Diaghilev

• Vaslav Nijinsky

• Igor Stravinsky

What was the reaction of the audience during the premiere of The Rite of Spring?

Which composer shouted 'Genius, genius!' during the premiere of The Rite of Spring?

• Claude Debussy

• Igor Stravinsky

• Camille Saint-Saens

• Maurice Ravel

What instrument plays the solo in the opening of The Rite of Spring?

• Flute

• Bassoon

• Trumpet

• Violin

What is the main theme of The Rite of Spring?

• The celebration of spring

• The sacrifice of a maiden

• The unity of tribespeople

• The power of nature

What was the reaction of the audience during the dance of the young maidens in The Rite of Spring?

• They were mesmerized by the choreography

• They laughed and made fun of the dancers

• They were moved by the emotional performance

• They were confused and didn't understand

What was the role of rhythm in The Rite of Spring?

• It was used to create melodies

• It was the driving force of the music

• It was considered unimportant

• It was ignored and not emphasized

How was Igor Stravinsky's genius recognized after the premiere of The Rite of Spring?

• He was criticized and dismissed as a composer

• He was praised for his traditional approach

• He was hailed as the prince of the avant-garde

• He was ignored and forgotten