{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Rite of Spring","description":"In this episode of Busy Kids Love Music, we wrap up our three-part series on composer Igor Stravinsky with one of the most famous \u2014 and most shocking \u2014 pieces in music history: The Rite of Spring. When this ballet premiered in Paris in 1913, audiences expected graceful dancing and pretty melodies. Instead, they heard pounding rhythms, clashing sounds, and music that felt wild and unpredictable. Some people loved it\u2026 and others were so surprised that they began shouting during the performance! We\u2019ll explore why Stravinsky\u2019s music sounded so different from anything audiences had heard before and how this bold piece eventually became one of the most important works of the 20th century. Get ready to listen for thunder-like drums, blasting horns, and rhythms that feel like the earth shaking beneath your feet! What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode  &amp;nbsp;What a ballet is and how music and dance work together The ancient spring rituals that inspired The Rite of Spring Why the music sounded shocking in 1913 What made the rhythms and harmonies so unusual The famous \u201cRite of Spring riot\u201d How this piece changed the future of classical music  Listening Challenge for Kids When you listen to The Rite of Spring, don\u2019t try to hear it as calm or gentle music. Instead, imagine:  Animals running Thunder crashing The ground shaking People dancing with all their strength  Listen for:  &amp;nbsp;Loud drums &amp;nbsp;Blasting horns Fast, exciting rhythms  This is music that feels alive! Listen to The Rite of Spring We recommend listening to the full ballet here: \ud83d\udc49 Stravinsky\u2019s \u201cThe Rite of Spring\u201d with Gustavo Dudamel &amp;amp; the LA Phil About Busy Kids Love Music Busy Kids Love Music is the podcast that helps families explore the music of composers, cultures, and traditions from around the world. Hosted by piano teacher Carly Seifert, each episode includes kid-friendly storytelling, guided listening tips, and musical discoveries perfect for homeschool lessons, classroom use, or curious music lovers of all ages. Want More Music Activities? Check out Carly\u2019s online piano and music appreciation programs:  Busy Kids Do Piano \u2014 Piano lessons made simple and fun Busy Kids Love Music Podcast Archive \u2014 Hundreds of composer adventures Music History Courses &amp;amp; Homeschool Resources  ","author_name":"Busy Kids Love Music","author_url":"http:\/\/busykidsdopiano.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39870655\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197855575"}