which instrument plays the opening melody, followed by clarinet and strings? Recall what Camille Paglia had to say about the use of society and culture as an illusory shield against nature, and we can begin to understand the pagan tribes need for these ritual dances: Human life began in flight and fear. This main theme was taken from a brief passage in Augurs of Spring, a hymn-like theme played in seventh chords, but now played more slowly, and with a mournful quality. We can discuss and describe individual . 0 Orchestral Excerpt Paper, Mendelssohn - Scherzo from Midsummer's Night Dream, Ravel - Daphnis and Chloe (E-flat Clarinet), Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring (E-flat Clarinet). 8