Igor Stravinsky

Born: June 17, 1882, Lomonosov, Russia; Died: April 6, 1971, New York

Studied: with Rimsky-Korsakov 1902–8, who was an influence on his early music

In Paris, with Dyagilev and the Ballets Russes: The Firebird, 1910 Petrushka, 1911 The Rite of Spring, 1913 The driving pulsations of The Rite of Spring marked a crucial change in the nature of Western music.

In Switzerland, during World War I: Les noces (The Wedding), 1917 Reynard, 1916 The Soldier's Tale, 1918 Pulcinella, 1920

In Paris, 1920-1939: Symphonies of Wind Instruments, 1920 Mavra, 1922 Octet for wind instruments, 1923 Piano Concerto. 1924 Sonata for piano, 1924 Serenade in A, 1925 Oedipus rex, 1927 Apollon musagète, 1928 Capriccio, 1929 Symphony of Psalms, 1930 Violin Concerto, 1931 Perséphone, 1934 Ave Maria, 1934 Dumbarton Oaks Concerto, 1938

In 1939, Stravinsky moved to the USA, followed by Vera Sudeikina, who was to be his second wife. In 1940 they settled in Hollywood, which was henceforth their home.