Les Noces (2001)

Stravinsky's *The Wedding*, one of his final works inspired by Russian themes (premiered in 1923 with choreography by Bronislava Nijinskaya), exemplifies the rhythmic style prevalent in music of the 1920s and 1930s. Rhythm is fundamental to the music, shaping its entire expression. Notably, the score relies exclusively on percussion – requiring six players – and four pianos, utilized as percussive instruments, rather than traditional strings or wind instruments.