Stravinsky and the Astonishing 1913 Premiere of Rite of Spring

The story of one of the greatest creative collaborations of all: Serge Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes, whose team of dancers, choreographers, and costume and set designers transformed expectations of what a night at the theatre could be. Sandy shows the original costumes and plays excerpts from the inventive score and explores what divided opinions of the first-night audience so dramatically. No, nothing could top the riot at the Rite in Protected content

Sandy is one of the UK’s most versatile music commentators, enjoying a career that combines broadcasting, performing and lecturing. After studying at St Catherine’s College, Cambridge and working as musical director for the RSC, National Theatre and London’s West End, he spent a decade as one of the core team of presenters on BBC Radio 3.