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Igor Stravinsky

(1882–1971) Composer Russian Empire

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Igor Stravinsky was a composer from the Russian Empire, best known for Histoire du soldat.

Quick Facts About Igor Stravinsky

Born
June 18, 1882
Died
April 6, 1971
Nationality
Russian Empire
Profession
Composer
Notable works
Histoire du soldat
Known for
The Rite of Spring, Movements for Piano and Orchestra, Petrushka, Symphony in E-flat, Scherzo fantastique
Spouse
Vera de Bosset

About Igor Stravinsky

Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian composer and conductor with French and American citizenship. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century and a pivotal figure in modernist music.

Awards & Honors

Grammy Hall of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Léonie Sonning Music Prize Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition Wihuri Sibelius Prize Grammy Award for Best Classical Album Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Commander of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music

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