Stravinsky's compositional career is often divided into three main periods: his Russian period (1913–1920), his neoclassical period (1920–1951), and his serial period (1954–1968). During his …

Apr 2, 2026 · Igor Stravinsky, Russian-born composer whose work had a revolutionary impact on musical thought and sensibility just before and after World War I, and whose compositions remained …

Nov 21, 2019 · Igor Stravinsky is widely regarded as one of the two most influential composers of the modern era since the First World War; the other is Arnold Schoenberg.

Stravinsky himself was forced to spend five months in a Swiss tuberculosis sanatorium, during which time, he wrote his lectures on the poetics of music. Harvard University had awarded him its famous …

Jun 15, 2025 · Explore the revolutionary journey of Igor Stravinsky, from Russian ballets to neoclassicism and serialism, reshaping modern music forever.

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.

Stravinsky’s bold rhythms, innovative harmonies, and striking orchestration revolutionized music and inspired generations of composers. This guide explores Stravinsky’s life, major works, and artistic …

One of the most influential composers of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) is well represented in the print, manuscript, and digital collections of the Library’s Music Division.

Composer Profile Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) by Kristin Rasmussen Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was a pioneering Russian composer best remembered for his ballets The Firebird, Petrushka and the riot …

Apr 2, 2014 · Igor Stravinsky was born on June 17, 1882, in Oranienbaum, Russia. He rose to fame in the early 1900s for his compositions for the Ballets Russes, including the controversial The Rite of …