Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
- When
- 23–24 Apr
- Where
- Edinburgh & Glasgow

The programme
Approx. 1h 45m · 20m interval
Ravel
La valse (13’)
David Fennessy
THE NOISE Electric Guitar Concerto (25’)* UK Premiere
Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring (33’)
The evening
‘Mesmerising’; ‘Compelling’; ‘Sean Shibe may steal your heart’. When all the critics agree, you know something special is happening. Experience the artistry of Edinburgh-born guitarist Sean Shibe as he premieres the brand-new electric guitar concerto by composer David Fennessy. Expect the unexpected at the beating heart of a concert that begins with Ravel dancing on a volcano and ends with Stravinsky’s explosive The Rite of Spring – the ballet that started a riot. Plus, in Edinburgh, don’t miss our special side-by-side performance with the young musicians of Sistema Scotland in Edinburgh.
*Co-commissioned by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, RSNO and WDR Funkhaus
On stage
Patrick Hahn
Conductor
Sean Shibe
Guitar
Big Noise Wester Hailes