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Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Part 2

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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Igor Stravinsky's Glorification of the Chosen Girl

Igor Stravinsky's "The Nutcracker" is one of the world's most famous ballets. The piece has a complex rhythmic structure and uses off-balance meters to highlight instability. On this week's episode, Jarrett looks at an inside joke about the end of the section. He'll also show you on video how he might conduct it in concert.

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