Igor Stravinsky (17 June 1882 – 6 April 1971) was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century.
Born in Oranienbaum, Russia (now Lomonosov) in 1882.
Studied music under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
Gained popularity with the ballets The Firebird (1910), Petrushka (1911), and The Rite of Spring (1913).
Emigrated to the United States in 1939 and became a naturalized citizen in 1945.
Continued to compose and conduct until his death in New York City in 1971.
A one-act ballet that premiered in 1910 and was Stravinsky's first major success. It features a magical bird that helps a prince rescue a princess.
A ballet that premiered in 1913 and caused a riot due to its controversial music and choreography. It depicts a pagan ritual in which a virgin is sacrificed to the gods of spring.
A four-movement symphony that Stravinsky composed in 1940. It is one of his neoclassical works and features a traditional structure and instrumentation.
Stravinsky composed music in various styles, including Russian folk music, neoclassicism, and serialism.
Stravinsky's most famous works include The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring.
Yes, Stravinsky was a skilled conductor and often conducted his own music.
Stravinsky was born in Russia but spent most of his adult life in Europe and the United States.
Stravinsky's compositions had a significant influence on 20th-century music, particularly in the development of neoclassicism and serialism.