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The Rite of Spring

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The Rite of Spring

HK Cultural Centre,

Concert Hall

Reviewed: November 9

Igor Stravinsky's score for the ballet The Rite of Spring caused fisticuffs at its premiere and was Marilyn Monroe's preferred classical piece - perhaps implying an experience almost too hot to handle.

Without visuals, however, concert performances can sag unless they step outside the box. The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Edo de Waart, stayed on familiar territory.

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