Brian Sacawa, curator of the Mobtown Modern music series and the Contemporary Museum’s Executive Director, Irene Hoffman, at the Metro Gallery where award-winning jazz arranger Darryl Brenzel premiered his “jazz rite,” a big band adaptation of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Caption and photo by Philip Laubner.
Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring was a startling revelation to those who were comfortable with conventional classical ballet. At the premier in 1913 catcalls led to arguments, which soon gave way to fist fights, and the ensuing riot was not entirely unlike the one at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival minus the LSD, Rolling Stones and Hells Angels. Photo by Philip Laubner.
Darryl Brenzel’s adaptation of Rite of Spring was an inspired choice and we’re happy to have documented it. These performances also highlight the importance of having an organization like Mobtown Modern in Baltimore. Their role in the cultural tapestry of the city is invaluable and much appreciated. Photo by Philip Laubner. |
Mobtown Modern’s Rite of Swing
19 May 2010
Co-founder Brooke Hall's memoir, The Pronoia Effect, tells the story of the magazine, the festival it sparked, and what came after.
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