Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky Biography

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NAME: Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Conductor, Pianist
BIRTH DATE: June 17, 1882
DEATH DATE: April 06, 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH: Oranienbaum, Russia
PLACE OF DEATH: New York City, New York

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Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian composer best known as one of the most influential composers in the twentieth century for ballets such as The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring.

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Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian pianist, composer and conductor born on June 17, 1882 in Oranienbaum, Russia. As one of the most influential composers in the twentieth century, he adopted all the important musical style trends of his time, ranging from the classics to modern forms. His most famous works included the ballets The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring. Stravinsky died on April 6, 1971.