1. Igor Stravinsky

2. Stravinsky’s Life Born on June 7,1882 in Oranienbaum, Russia Was brought up in St. Petersburg, Russia Lived in Switzerland, France and the United States He became a U.S. citizen in 1945. Died of heart failure on April 6,1971 while living in NY. Buried in Venice, Italy Sketch by Picasso

3. Stravinsky’s Music Stravinsky showed musical promise at an early age but studied law until a Russian composer advised him to drop law for music Played piano Considered by many to be one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame He posthumously received the Grammy award for life achievement. – –posthumously – after he died

4. The Rite of Spring Ballet first performed in Paris in 1913 Ballet first performed in Paris in 1913 The music and choreography was so unorthodox & radical that there nearly was a riot in the audience. The music and choreography was so unorthodox & radical that there nearly was a riot in the audience. However the music received success as a concert piece (without the ballet) and is recognized as one of the most influential pieces of the 20 th century. However the music received success as a concert piece (without the ballet) and is recognized as one of the most influential pieces of the 20 th century. The music contained many features that were new and experimental. The music contained many features that were new and experimental.

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