The premiere of Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" on May 29, 1913, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris ended in chaos and uproar. The avant-garde nature of the music and choreography, which featured dissonance and primal themes, shocked the audience, leading to a violent reaction that included shouting, arguments, and even physical altercations. The tumult escalated to the point where the performance was nearly drowned out by the noise of the crowd. Despite the initial backlash, "The Rite of Spring" would later be recognized as a groundbreaking work in the evolution of modern music and dance.
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