Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées in 1913, premiering Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' with the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is tumultuous, with the orchestra disliking Stravinsky's harsh music and dancers finding the choreography unpleasant. The volatile Vaslav Nijinsky, in a strained relationship with impresario Sergei Diaghilev, faces high public expectations after his success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'.
Riot at the Rite
In 1913, a Parisian businessman named Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées, premiering Igor Stravinsky's groundbreaking ballet 'The Rite of Spring' with the prestigious Ballet Russes.
