Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra with Maestro Libor Ondras present:
Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'
World Premiere of a Bold New Choreography—Experience the Ballet That Caused a Riot!
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DateJuly 17, 2025
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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Doors Open6:30PM
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Ticket Prices$65 / $45 / $35
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Event Details
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring shocked the world at its 1913 Paris premiere, sparking a riot with its groundbreaking music and radical dance. Now, GLCO and DEOS Contemporary Ballet bring this legendary work to life with a newly commissioned world-premiere choreography, created exclusively for northern Michigan audiences.
This electrifying performance will transport you to the revolutionary soundscapes of early 20th-century Paris. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime reimagining of a masterpiece that changed the course of music history!
The evening continues with high-energy summer rhythms including Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 and Bernstein’s Mambo from West Side Story—plus a surprise community guest artist you won’t want to miss!
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