Five facts about Stravinsky
1. Igor Stravinsky’s life spanned from 1882 to 1971, a time that was characterized by innovation in almost every social, political, and industrial infrastructure. That period of history included Victorian influences, two major world wars that reassigned global boundaries, and a musical revolution throughout Western society.
2. Stravinsky’s father was a singer with the Imperial Orchestra, and his mother was a skilled pianist. However, they both preferred that Igor pursue a bureaucratic career, and he attended the University of St. Petersburg studying law, before finally deciding to become a musician.
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