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Born on June 18, 1882, Igor Stravinsky was from Lomonosov, Saint Petersburg Governorate, Russia. Public records list Igor Stravinsky as a composer, conductor and pianist. Death is recorded on April 6, 1971, at the age of 88. Schooling on record includes Saint Petersburg State University. Recorded honors include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1987), Léonie Sonning Music Prize (1959), Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition (1961, 1962) and 3 more.
My Take
Igor Stravinsky may be the single most disruptive figure in twentieth-century music, and that is exactly why he fascinates me. The Rite of Spring literally sparked a riot at its premiere, which tells you how violently he cracked open the era's ears. What I find astonishing is his refusal to settle: from the Russian fire of The Firebird and Petrushka through neoclassicism and, late in life, even serialism, he kept dismantling his own style. A composer who crossed Russian, French and American citizenships and still won Grammys decades on feels timeless. Few artists reinvent themselves with such fearless restlessness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Igor Stravinsky
- Name (Japanese)
- イーゴリ・ストラヴィンスキー
- Reading
- いーごり・すとらゔぃんすきー
- Born
- June 18, 1882 – April 6, 1971
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Lomonosov, Saint Petersburg Governorate, Russia
- Occupation
- composer / conductor / pianist / librettist
2. Background
- University
- Saint Petersburg State University
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1959 Léonie Sonning Music Prize
- 1962 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition
- 1962 Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance
- 1961 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition
- 1961 Grammy Award for Best Classical Album
- 1967 Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance
- 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Rite of Spring | — | |
| Notable work | Movements for Piano and Orchestra | — | |
| Notable work | Symphony in E-flat | — | |
| Notable work | Scherzo fantastique | — | |
| Notable work | Petrushka | — | |
| Notable work | The Firebird | — |
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5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Igor Stravinsky born?
Born June 18, 1882.
When did Igor Stravinsky die?
Died April 6, 1971, aged 88.
Where was Igor Stravinsky from?
Igor Stravinsky was from Lomonosov, Saint Petersburg Governorate, Russia.
What did Igor Stravinsky do?
Igor Stravinsky worked as composer, conductor, pianist, librettist.
What was Igor Stravinsky known for?
Notable works include The Rite of Spring, Movements for Piano and Orchestra, Symphony in E-flat.
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