Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring

When
23–24 Apr
Where
Edinburgh & Glasgow
Artwork for Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
Ravel + David Fennessy + Stravinsky

The programme

Approx. 1h 45m · 20m interval

  1. Ravel

    La valse (13’)

  2. David Fennessy

    THE NOISE Electric Guitar Concerto (25’)* UK Premiere

  3. 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