Igor Stravinsky Flashcards
In what century did Stravinsky compose and where is he from?
Stravinsky was a 20th-century Russian composer but later also French and American composer and pianist.
Igor Stravinsky lived in what years?
1882 to 1971
Was Stravinsky an influential composer?
Stravinsky was a very important and influential composer who pushed the boundaries of musical rules.
What did Stravinsky’s father do?
Stravinsky’s father was a professional singer who wanted Stravinsky to study law.
Where did Stravinsky first live and to where did he move?
Stravinsky lived with his wife and three children in Russia then moved the family to Paris France.
When did Stravinsky moved to the United States and what did he do there?
Stravinsky moved to the United States after his wife died. He lived in Los Angeles where he conducted his compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
At what age did Stravinsky die and from what?
Stravinsky died of heart failure at the age of 88.
