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An image from the 2013 production of Le Sacre du Printemps by the Joffrey Ballet, Chicago, reflects the hard jumps and stamps of Vaslav Nijinsky's original choreography.

The ballet premiered in 1913, provoking a response just as striking as the music and dance.

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Duke Ellington rehearses for a 1973 concert in London's Westminster Abbey.

May 23, 2013 After writing partner Billy Strayhorn died, the great composer experienced a burst of productivity.

Kanye West performing "Black Skinhead" on Saturday Night Live last weekend.

May 21, 2013 On his new songs, the rapper points fingers in every direction, including back at himself.

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Don't be caught "Stravinsky deficient" as the big centennial of his Rite of Spring approaches.

May 24, 2013 Get a crash course in Stravinsky as the 100th anniversary of his iconic Rite of Spring approaches.

The Valkyries, led by Brunnhilde (soprano Debra Voigt, lower left), are the warrior maidens of Richard Wagner's epic Ring cycle.

May 21, 2013 For the bicentennial of the composer's birth, author William Berger picks his favorite Wagner.

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In spite of the robotic persona they've cultivated for years, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo elected to make the latest Daft Punk album in a real studio, with real musicians.

May 16, 2013 Hear the elusive electronic duo in conversation with All Things Considered's Audie Cornish.

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