Which composer caused a riot in Paris with the 1913 premiere of 'The Rite of Spring'?
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Igor Stravinsky
The ballet's avant-garde music and choreography were so shocking that the audience broke into physical fights. It is now considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century.
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