Igor Stravinsky (jul 29, 1882 – mar 23, 1971)

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The Rite of Spring (1913)

Innovative and influential composer
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia
Studied with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Commissioned to write ballets for the Ballet Russes in 1909; subsequently moved to Paris in 1911
Work as a ballet composer earned him fame (and his ballets remain among his most popular works)

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