What Were the Apollonian Principles in Stravinsky’s Music? | The Classical Music Minute
About this episode
The episode explores how the Apollonian principles influenced Stravinsky's Neoclassical music.
Send us Fan Mail Stravinsky wasn't always the revolutionary behind The Rite of Spring. Discover how the ancient Greek ideal of Apollo—order, clarity, balance, and restraint—helped shape his Neoclassical music and a very different side of his creativity, all in just sixty seconds. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated classical music st...
People in this episode
Host: Steven Hobé
Topics covered
- Stravinsky
- Neoclassical music
- Apollonian Principles
- classical music
- music history
Keywords
- Stravinsky
- Apollonian Principles
- Neoclassical
- classical music
- The Rite of Spring
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Rite of Spring, Neoclassical music
Places: Greece
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