Igor Stravinksy et al. in Paris - 26 May, 1924, at night
from Sergey Prokofiev diaries: 26 May 1924, page 58:
Biches was followed by Les Noces, which I was hearing for the first time. This is the work of a master, with an intensity approaching that of The Rite of Spring. A marvellous work. I went to congratulate Stravinsky; we kissed, but when I voiced my criticism of Biches I was astonished to hear him leap to Poulenc's defence. I said: 'I simply can't believe you like it.' Stravinsky (offended): 'What reason do you have to doubt my sincerity? You and I simply look at this from different perspectives.' I really do not understand this at all, and would like to … more >>
http://data.open.ac.uk/led/person/Sergey+Prokofiev/1450307447086, Sergey Prokofiev diaries: 26 May 1924. In Sergey Prokofiev, and Anthony Phillips (ed.), Sergey Prokofiev diaries, volume 3 (Ithaca N.Y, 2006), p. 58. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1460040939217 accessed: 19 December, 2024
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'Les Noces'
written by Igor Stravinksy |
performed by Edouard Flament, Georges Auric, Hélene Léon, Musicians of the Ballets Russes (four pianos and percussion), The Ballets Russes, Marcelle Meyer |
| performed by Orchestra of the Ballets Russes |
Experience Information
| Date/Time | 26 May, 1924, at night |
| Medium | live |
| Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors, in public |
Notes
The opening performance of the Diaghilev season in Paris.