Teodor Currentzis takes on Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" in a recording of overwhelming impact, sharpening the revolutionary nature of 20th-century music to its utmost limit. Built together with musicAeterna, this performance boldly unleashes primitive rhythms, explosive energy, and extreme dynamics, dramatically bringing out the wildness and mystery inherent in the work. The finely honed ensemble, breathtaking tension, and destructively powerful drive come together as one, drawing the listener into the vortex of the ritual. On vinyl, the texture and raw immediacy of the sound stand out even more. Crystallizing Currentzis's distinctive aesthetic, this definitive release presents a new benchmark for "The Rite of Spring." Recording: October 7-9, 2013, Stolberger Strasse 7, Cologne. Recording format: stereo (digital / session). 180g heavyweight vinyl.