Igor Fyodorovich Stravensky (1882-

1971)Russian Composer of the 20th Century

Born: June 17, 1882 – Lomonosov, near St. Petersburg, Russia

Died: April 6, 1971 – New York, USA

Igor Fyodorovich Stravensky

Originally “Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky”Was a Russian and later, French and

AmericanPianistComposerConductorNamed by the Time Magazine as one of

the 100 most influential people of the century.

Brought by his parents in the Russian Orthodox Church.

Igor Fyodorovich Stravensky

He wrote:

Music for operaVocal and instrumental piecesBalletsCantatasNeoclassical worksOratoriosSacred music

Types of Compositions

Katerina Nossenko – his cousin and first wife which he had 4 children.

Vera Soudeikine – his second wife - they became US citizens in 1945 and lived in California.

1913 – a riot ensued during the premiere of his “The Rite of Spring” at the Theatre des Champes Elysees.

Interesting Facts

He was very much influenced by his father who was one of the foremost operatic basses.

He learned orchestration through the guidance of composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

Musical Influence

He was also influenced by the works of Balakirev and Tchaikovsky.

Musical Influence

Known as the Russian Composer of the 20th Century.

Introduced the concept of modernism in music.

Studied law and philosophy at the University of St. Petersburg where he met the son of the Russian Composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

Wrote several scores for the impressario and founder of the Ballet Russes, Sergei Daghilev.

Musical Career

He left Russia in 1914, setting first in Switzerland, and then in France in 1920, and in the United States in 1939.

Become a French citizen in 1934 and a US citizen in 1945.

Musical Career

Wrote in a neoclassical style, using scales, chords and tone color in a generally clear and traditional way.

Though long opposed to Schoenberg’s 12-tone system. He eventually came to adopt it in his own way using rows of fewer than 12 notes in his compositions.

Musical Style

The WeddingRenardSymphonies for Wind InstrumentsOctet for Wind InstrumentsViolin Concerto in D MajorConcerto in E-flatOedipus RexPersephoneSymphony in C

Musical Works

Symphony in Three MovementsRequiem CanticlesThe Firebird (1910)Petrouchka (1911, revised 1947)

(Petrushka)The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps)

(1913)PulcinellaThe Rake’s Progress

Musical Works

Petrouchka

The Firebird

The Rite of Spring

The Firebird

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1. Whole name of Stravensky2. The title given to him3. Birthdate and 4. birth place5. Date died6.7. 3 nationalities (including citizenships)8.9. First wife10. Year of citizenship in America

Give the following:

11. One type of composition12. One course he studied13. School studied (College)14-15. two of his works

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1. Igor Fyodorovich (or Fedorovich) Stravensky/ Stravinsky2. Russian Composer of the 20th Century3. June 17, 18824. Lomonosov/ Near St. Petersburg/ Russia/ St. Petersburg Russia5. April 6, 19716. Russian7. French8. American9. Katerina Nossenko10. 1945

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11. Any of these: Music for opera Vocal and instrumental pieces Ballets Cantatas Neoclassical works Oratorios Sacred music12. philosophy/ Law

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13. University of St. Petersburg14-15. Any of these: The Wedding Renard Symphonies for Wind Instruments Octet for Wind Instruments Violin Concerto in D Major Concerto in E-flat Oedipus Rex Persephone Symphony in C Symphony in Three Movements Requiem Canticles The Firebird (1910) Petrouchka (1911, revised 1947) (Petrushka) The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) (1913) Pulcinella The Rake’s Progress

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