At Its Premier, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Now Considered

At its premier, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, now considered as a classic example of modernism in music and ballet,

A) drew great public acclaim as a modern masterwork.
B) inspired many authors to write poems using the music.
C) caused a riot by the audience because of its sharp dissonance and blatant sensuality.
D) restored audiences' faith in music as a rational and soothing art.
E) was ignored when first performed and only became recognized as a classic several decades later.