Igor Stravinsky Family Background and Education

Question 1

When was Stravinsky alive?

Answer 1

1882 - 1971

Question 2

Where was Stravinsky born?

Answer 2

Oranienbaum, near St. Petersburg, Russia

Question 3

What does Stravinsky’s father do?

Answer 3

his father (Fyodor) was a highly respected opera singer (bass) at the <b>Mariinsky Theatre</b> in St. Petersburg

Question 4

What does Stravinsky’s mother do?

Answer 4

Stravinsky’s mother is a competent singer and fluent pianist

Question 5

What did Stravinsky do in music in his early life?

Answer 5

he had early lessons in piano and harmony, but his parents discouraged his musical career

Question 6

What school did Stravinsky enter in 1901?

Answer 6

law school at University of St. Petersburg

also took private music theory lessons

Question 7

Who did Stravinsky meet in law school?

Answer 7

<b>Vladimir Rimsky-Korsakov</b>, son of famous Russian composer <b>Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov</b>

<b>Nikolai mentored him for several year</b>

Question 8

Did Stravinsky graduate from law school?

Answer 8

no, he devoted himself to music