The Rite of Spring

The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet marvel, sent shockwaves through the course of 20th century music.

The Rite of Spring was originally composed for ballet, but Circa has boldly created the world’s first circus interpretation, combining the power of the music with the thrill of acrobats.

As a leader in contemporary circus, Circa’s Rite has captivated audiences globally, with performances in cities including Paris, Barcelona, and New York.
Debussy was also in search of new groundbreaking orchestral sounds, as he composed his alluring Prélude à ”L’après-midi d’un faune.” Under the baton of Umberto Clerici, this mythic dream is coloured with hazy impressionist hues. 

Inspired by ancient Gregorian chants, Respighi’s Concerto Gregoriano is an unsung beauty of the violin repertoire, a moment of divine contemplation under the bow of QSO’s Artist in Residence, violinist Kristian Winther.

Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was. Always will be.