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I. Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| life date | 1882-1971 |
| birthplace | Oranienbaum |
| Family | Father was respected opera singer, mother was singer and fluent pianist |
| education | entered law at university of st. Petersburg, took private theory lessons. |
| important youth connection | met Vladimir Rimsky-Korsakov, son of famous composer, who later mentored him. |
| married: | Katerina Nossenko, Childhood friend |
| early pieces | Petrushka, rite of spring(Choreographed by Nijinsky), firebird |
| other important connections | Began friendship with Robert Craft, an American composer,conductor. |
| moved where and why | left because of world war 1, moved to Switzerland, later became American citizen |
| Early period | Russian nationalism, influenced by rimsky korsakovs orchestral writing, use of special features including dissonant harmony, polytonality etc. |
| transitional years | more intimate works with reduced force, seeds of neo classical style sown |
| middle era | neo classical style adopted, absolute music, formal design, emotional restraint |
| late era | used Arnold schoenburgs twelve tone method, explored miniatures |
| famous works | Persephone(Choral works), The wedding(staged) |
| genre | ballet |
| date of compostition | 1911 |
| choreographer | Michel fokine |
| performing forces | large orchestra, expanded percussion, including piano, xylophone, and celesta |
| form | ABACABA |