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1. www.worldhistory.org › Igor_StravinskyIgor Stravinsky - World History Encyclopedia

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was a Russian composer best known for his works for the stage, such as the ballets The Firebird, Petrushka, and the groundbreaking The Rite of Spring. The modernist composer lived in Switzerland, France, and then the United States.

2. www.historyhit.com › facts-about-the-composer-igor10 Facts About the Composer Igor Stravinsky | History Hit

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   Sep 29, 2022 · With a life and career spanning two world wars, revolution and the Cold War, Igor Stravinsky was one of the 20th century’s most revolutionary composers. He shot to fame in 1909, presenting the audiences of operas, ballet and theatre with a new concept of music characterised by constantly changing rhythms, original imbalances and brilliant ...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_compositions_byList of compositions by Igor Stravinsky - Wikipedia

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   Igor Stravinsky was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor known for being one of the most important and influential figures in twentieth-century classical music. His unique approach to rhythm, instrumentation, and tonality made him a pivotal figure in modernist music. [1] [2] [3] [4]

4. www.britannica.com › topic › The-Rite-of-SpringThe Rite of Spring | History, Composer, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · The Rite of Spring, ballet by Russian modernist composer Igor Stravinsky that premiered at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris on May 29, 1913. It is considered one of the first examples of Modernism in music and is noted for its brutality, its barbaric rhythms, and its dissonance.

5. www.theguardian.com › music › 2020Stravinsky: where to start with his music - The Guardian

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   Jul 22, 2020 · Wed 22 Jul 2020 06.49 EDT. O f the composers who spearheaded modernism in music at the beginning of the 20th century, it has been Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) whose influence has proved the most...

6. www.udiscovermusic.com › classical-features › bestBest Stravinsky Works: 10 Essential Pieces By The Great Composer

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   Jun 17, 2023 · Published on. June 17, 2023. By. uDiscover Team. Photo: Express Newspapers/Getty Images. Igor Stravinsky is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th...

7. www.britannica.com › summary › Igor-StravinskyIgor Stravinsky summary | Britannica

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   For the full article, see Igor Stravinsky. 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).