Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky was a Russian composer and conductor known for his avant-garde music, his love of experimenting with different styles, and his killer dance moves (just kidding, we have no idea if he could dance or not).

Born in 1882 in Oranienbaum, Russia, Stravinsky began his career as a composer with his first major ballet, The Firebird, in 1910. It was an instant success, and Stravinsky quickly became a rising star in the world of music. He went on to compose more groundbreaking works, including Petrouchka (1911) and The Rite of Spring (1913), which famously caused a riot at its premiere.

Stravinsky continued to push the boundaries of what was considered “acceptable” in classical music, often incorporating unconventional rhythms and dissonant sounds. He even collaborated with surrealists like Salvador Dali, which just goes to show that he was always down for a wild time.

Despite his success as a composer, Stravinsky faced some setbacks later in life. He was forced to flee Russia during the revolution in 1917, and he settled in Switzerland before eventually moving to the United States. There, he continued to compose, but struggled to find the same level of recognition he had enjoyed earlier in his career.

Still, Stravinsky’s contributions to the world of music cannot be overstated. His impact on modern classical music continues to be felt today, and his legacy is one of creativity, innovation, and a complete disregard for the stuffy, stuffy world of classical music. Who needs a strict adherence to tradition when you can just play a bunch of random notes and call it “art,” right?