Les Noces

Les Noces, composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1923, is a ballet set to Russian folk poetry that explores the themes of marriage and transition from youth to maturity. Its music is characterized by sharp, angular rhythms and dissonant harmonies, reflecting the raw and ritualistic aspects of a traditional wedding. The piece employs a unique ensemble of percussion and vocal sounds, creating an intense, primal atmosphere. Through its stark, rhythmic language, Les Noces captures the solemnity, communal energy, and transformative power of a wedding ceremony, blending rhythmic complexity with expressive intensity.