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Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was a Russian composer who revolutionised 20th-century music, and provoked riots with The Rite of Spring. He was part of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballet Rouses ballet company.
Igor Stravinsky, (born June 17, 1882, Oranienbaum, Russia—died April 6, 1971, New York, N.Y., U.S.), Russian-born U.S. composer. Son of an operatic bass, he decided to be a composer at age 20 and studied privately with Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1902–08). His Fireworks (1908) was heard by the impresario Sergey Diaghilev, who commissioned ...
Igor Stravinsky. Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (Russian language|Russian: Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский, Igor' Fëdorovič Stravinskij) (born June 17, 1882, Oranienbaum (in the Soviet times Lomonosov) near Saint Petersburg, Russia; died April 6, 1971, New York City) was a Russian-born composer. Although he composed ...
The Foundation. "Fondation Igor Stravinsky" (FIS) was founded in 2008. Chaired by Marie Stravinsky, great grand-daughter of the composer, FIS aims to promote Igor Stravinsky’s memory and to further the knowledge of his work. Recognized as a public trust, FIS accepts applications for projects that comply with its vision and purpose. The Institute.
The Firebird, ballet by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky, first performed in Paris on June 25, 1910. It was the first international success of the composer’s career. Igor Stravinsky, c. 1920. Although The Firebird was the work that elevated Stravinsky to international renown, he was offered the commission to compose the ballet for the newly ...
Feb 22, 2018 · Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) is arguably the greatest composer of the 20th century. His worldwide fame began with his three early ballets performed by Sergey Diaghilev’s Ballets russes, the third of which ( The Rite of Spring) is infamous for the riot it caused at its Parisian premiere in 1913. Stravinsky’s long career and stylistic ...
