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 …

Dec 13, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

3 days ago · Noord Nederlands Orkest and Cappella Amsterdam breathe colour and light into work from the composer’s most austere period In his later years, Igor Stravinsky became fascinated by …

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 …

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

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.

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.

Mar 5, 2024 · Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was a Russian composer best known for his works for the stage, such as the ballets The Firebird, Petrushka, and the groundbreaking...

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 …