How did audiences react to the Paris premiere of Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring and to premieres of musical works by Arnold Schoenberg, and what caused this reaction? How were this style of dance and Schoenberg's music representative of the changes gripping modern music and dance?

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The Answer is Answer would ideally include the following. Audiences for The Rite of Spring and Schoenberg's music were appalled and shouted their disgust during the performances. The reason audiences reacted this way was that these performances intentionally violated existing norms. Instead of polished melodies, graceful dancers, and familiar themes, The Rite of Spring used primitive rhythms and awkward poses, while Schoenberg advocated getting rid of the traditional scale and creating music that was extremely discordant. Both of these examples reflect the motto "Astonish me!" that had been enthusiastically adopted by artists in the early twentieth century.

How Did Audiences React to the Paris Premiere of Igor