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A programme of exhibitions and events,
curated by The Glasgow School of Art, marking the Rite of Spring centenary
curated by The Glasgow School of Art, marking the Rite of Spring centenary
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| Zoe Williams, The Golden O |
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| Lauren Hall Darkness to a Dying Flame |
To mark the centenary
of the premiere of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring in Paris, The Glasgow
School of Art presents 1913: Rite of Spring. A series of exhibitions and
events that present contemporary and critical approaches to the Stravinsky’s
masterpiece and its milieu, 1913: Rite of Spring includes artwork,
performances and ideas by alumni and students across the GSA disciplines and
programmes. 1913: Rite of Spring will take place in May 2013 at venues
across Glasgow including The Underground Car Park at Fleming House, The Hidden
Gardens, Mono and The Old Hairdresser’s.
Written by Igor
Stravinsky for the 1913 Paris season of Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes and
choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, The Rite of Spring premiered on May
29th 1913 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, and caused immediate uproar. The
story of pagan sacrifice, the avant-garde nature of the music, the outrageous
costumes and unusual choreography prompted audience members to riot and had
critics up in arms. 1913 presents a stage in which Stravinsky’s piece, its
sound, influence, resonances and avant-garde setting are interpreted,
appropriated and played around with.
Stravinsky for the 1913 Paris season of Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes and
choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, The Rite of Spring premiered on May
29th 1913 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, and caused immediate uproar. The
story of pagan sacrifice, the avant-garde nature of the music, the outrageous
costumes and unusual choreography prompted audience members to riot and had
critics up in arms. 1913 presents a stage in which Stravinsky’s piece, its
sound, influence, resonances and avant-garde setting are interpreted,
appropriated and played around with.
The Underground Car
Park, will host an exhibition for the first time. Opening on 10 May, it will
feature installations, videos and 2D works.; and a drummed interpretation of
the Rite of Spring will be played by John Nicol & Friends.
Park, will host an exhibition for the first time. Opening on 10 May, it will
feature installations, videos and 2D works.; and a drummed interpretation of
the Rite of Spring will be played by John Nicol & Friends.
The Hidden Gardens is
hosting an exhibition of quieter, more contemplative artworks: props for
imaginary performances. The opening night, 18 May, will feature a video/ music
collaboration by Zoe Williams & Tom Marshallsay at Tramway 3, and a
performance by Romany Dear in the Hidden Gardens.
hosting an exhibition of quieter, more contemplative artworks: props for
imaginary performances. The opening night, 18 May, will feature a video/ music
collaboration by Zoe Williams & Tom Marshallsay at Tramway 3, and a
performance by Romany Dear in the Hidden Gardens.
1913: Rite of Spring forms
part of an ongoing collaboration between The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) and The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)
to mark the centenary of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Premiere. A new
Performance, MONAD, choreographed by Hubert Essakow, and supported by Scottish
Ballet, will take place in Tramway 1 on 18 May 2013. Embracing the spirit of
collaboration embodied in Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes, MONAD brings together
students and emerging artists to create a contemporary response to the original
performance.
part of an ongoing collaboration between The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) and The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)
to mark the centenary of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Premiere. A new
Performance, MONAD, choreographed by Hubert Essakow, and supported by Scottish
Ballet, will take place in Tramway 1 on 18 May 2013. Embracing the spirit of
collaboration embodied in Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes, MONAD brings together
students and emerging artists to create a contemporary response to the original
performance.
1913: Rite of Spring is
curated by Sukaina Kubba. For full programme and featured artists see Notes for
Editors.
curated by Sukaina Kubba. For full programme and featured artists see Notes for
Editors.
For further
information visit www.nineteenthirteen.org
information visit www.nineteenthirteen.org
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NOTES
FOR EDITORS
FOR EDITORS
Rite of Spring GSA Coordinator: Kim
O’Neill
O’Neill
Featured
Artists
Artists
Richard Blass Stephanie Jane Burt
Gwenan Davies Federico Del Vecchio Nadège Druzkowski Stephanie Gaumond Lauren
Hall Robert Hetherington Jenny Lewis Natalie McGowan & Marie Liden Philippe
Murphy John Nicol & Friends Charles Rickleton Helen Shaddock Beth Shapeero
Geneva Sills Ruth Switalski Gwenan
Davies Joe Howe Michelle Hannah Robert Hetherington & Charles Rickleton
Urara Tsuchiya & Amy Stickland Claudia Nova Romany Dear Federico Del
Vecchio Suzanne Dery Marie-Michelle Deschamps Lauren Hall Maude
Léonard-Contant Alys Owen Zoe Williams & Tom Marshallsay
Gwenan Davies Federico Del Vecchio Nadège Druzkowski Stephanie Gaumond Lauren
Hall Robert Hetherington Jenny Lewis Natalie McGowan & Marie Liden Philippe
Murphy John Nicol & Friends Charles Rickleton Helen Shaddock Beth Shapeero
Geneva Sills Ruth Switalski Gwenan
Davies Joe Howe Michelle Hannah Robert Hetherington & Charles Rickleton
Urara Tsuchiya & Amy Stickland Claudia Nova Romany Dear Federico Del
Vecchio Suzanne Dery Marie-Michelle Deschamps Lauren Hall Maude
Léonard-Contant Alys Owen Zoe Williams & Tom Marshallsay
Venues
UNDERGROUND CAR PARK
134 Renfrew
Street, Glasgow
Street, Glasgow
Preview: 10 May 2013
18:00 to 21:00
Performance by John Nicol at 19:00
Open: 11 to 25 May 2013
Wed to Sun
12:00 to 17:00
12:00 to 17:00
MONO
12 Kings Court, Glasgow
12 Kings Court, Glasgow
Performances: 15 May 2013 – 19:00 to
21:00
www.monocafebar.com
THE OLD HAIRDRESSER’S
27 Renfield Lane, Glasgow
27 Renfield Lane, Glasgow
Performances: 16 May 2013 – 19:00 to
21:00
www.stereocafebar.com
THE HIDDEN GARDENS
25A, Albert Drive,
Glasgow
Glasgow
Private View: 18 May 2013
19:00 pm to 21:00 pm
At Hidden Gardens and Tramway 3 Performance by Romany Dear at 20:00
Open 14 to 25 May 2013
Tue to Sat: 10:00 to 19:00
Sun: 12:00 to 18:00
Tue to Sat: 10:00 to 19:00
Sun: 12:00 to 18:00