The Rite of Spring erupted through Parisian artistic circles like an earthquake in 1913, shocking audiences and changing European art forever. Transported to a world before time, Walt Disney portrayed this music with dinosaurs in Fantasia. Travel to ancient Russia with us to witness the colors and pathos of Iron Age Europe. This music has fascinated scholars and players, connoisseurs and new listeners for the past century.



Lecture given by Dr. Marlan Carlson, conductor of the Corvallis-OSU Symphony, and Ellie Phillips on May 25, 2020.