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'''Igor Stravinsky''' (1882-1971) was a Russian composer of [[classical music]] in the [[Twentieth Century period (music)|twentieth century]]. | '''Igor Stravinsky''' (1882-1971) was a Russian composer of [[classical music]] in the [[Twentieth Century period (music)|twentieth century]]. | ||
| − | In his piece, ''The Rite of Spring'', which he wrote in 1913, he broke away from traditional views of music by having the instruments play in different [[Key (music)|key]]s simultaneously. | + | In his piece, ''The Rite of Spring'', which he wrote in 1913, he broke away from traditional views of music by having the instruments play in different [[Key (music)|key]]s simultaneously. ''The Firebird'' is a popular Stravinsky [[ballet]]. |
[[Category:Composers|Stravinsky, Igor]] | [[Category:Composers|Stravinsky, Igor]] | ||
Revision as of 19:44, August 26, 2008
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was a Russian composer of classical music in the twentieth century.
In his piece, The Rite of Spring, which he wrote in 1913, he broke away from traditional views of music by having the instruments play in different keys simultaneously. The Firebird is a popular Stravinsky ballet.