Scandal

Experience the electrifying energy of a legendary night of music with *Scandal*. Journey back to 1913 Paris, where the premiere of Igor Stravinsky’s groundbreaking ballet *The Rite of Spring* ignited a riot! Witness the chaos – the whistles, the angry heckles, even physical altercations – as audiences reacted with outrage to Stravinsky’s revolutionary score: a pounding, intensely sensual work depicting a pagan ritual celebrating spring and fertility, culminating in a shocking sacrifice. But beyond the initial uproar, discover how this seismic event irrevocably changed the landscape of orchestral music, opening the door to modernity and paving the way for generations of composers. This remarkable program doesn’t stop there. Prepare to be captivated by Silvestre Revueltas’ *Sensemayá*, a thrilling musical depiction of an ancient Mayan and Aztec snake ritual, brimming with a dark and mesmerizing power. The evening also features Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s lush and cinematic Violin Concerto, drawing on themes from his iconic film scores, and Thomas Adès’ evocative *Overture to The Tempest*. Join the Gürzenich-Orchester, led by Andrés Orozco-Estrada and featuring the brilliant Maria Dueñas on violin, for an unforgettable evening of musical rebellion and innovation.