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Composer
A composer from Russia who greatly changed 20th century music with works such as ``The Firebird'' and ``The Rite of Spring.'' Known for innovations in rhythm, harmony, and ballet music. His presence marks a turning point in modern and contemporary music.
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Birth
Paris
Work
New York
Residence
The Firebird
1910
Music
The Rite of Spring
1913
Music
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Born in Oranienbaum, Russian Empire, studied under Rimsky-Korsakov. With a background in Russian culture, he entered the international stage through his encounter with Diaghilev's Ballets Russes.
He received attention for his works ``The Firebird,'' ``Petrushka,'' and ``The Rite of Spring,'' and ``The Rite of Spring'' in particular shocked us with its intense rhythm and dissonance. Later, he approached neoclassicism and the twelve-tone technique.
The premiere of The Rite of Spring in 1913 is famous for causing an uproar in the audience. In music history, it is talked about as a moment that shook the very expectations of the audience.
When you study Stravinsky, you realize that 20th century art did not simply destroy tradition, but developed by recombining ethnic materials, performing arts, classical forms, and experimental sound. He is a person who is the gateway to modern music.
