Early life in Russia, 1882–1901
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was born in Oranienbaum, Russia—a town now called Lomonosov, about fifty kilometers west of Saint Petersburg—on 17 June [O.S. 5 June] 1882. His … See more

Stravinsky worked with some of the most famous artists of his time, many of whom he met after achieving international success with The … See more

Stravinsky is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. In 1998, Time magazine listed him as one of the See more

Stravinsky published a number of books throughout his career. In his 1936 autobiography, Chronicle of My Life, which was written with the help of Walter Nouvel, Stravinsky included … See more

Much of Stravinsky's music is characterized by short, sharp articulations with minimal rubato or vibrato. His student works were primarily assignments from his teacher Rimsky … See more

Stravinsky's need for money during the World Wars led him to sign many contracts with record companies to conduct his music. … See more