Igor Stravinksy Flashcards
1
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Composer?
A
Igor Stravinsky
2
Q
Premiere?
A
Didn’t make sense due to costumes, choreo, melody
Premiere cause scandal bc people felt dancers couldn’t follow orchestra
3
Q
What is piece considered?
A
A ballet
The first example of modernist music
4
Q
Characteristics?
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Use of dissonance
Tonality
Grounded in Russian folk music
Two parts: adoration of earth and the sacrifice
5
Q
Early life?
A
Father was operatic bass
Went to law school but gradually realized his calling to write music
“Firebird” showed orchestral palette and his giftedness
6
Q
Why a masterpiece?
A
Departure from musical norms at the time
Dramatically broke away from the traditional classical form
