IGRO STRAVINSKY

The first comprehensive English biography to appear since the composer''s death.The first comprehensive biography for the general listener to appear in English since the composer''s death Devotes particular attention to the composer''s childhood in pre-revolutionary Russia, which was a formative influence Charts his discovery by Diaghilev, his collaborations with choreographers, dancers, painters and designers as well as with writers Concentrates on Stravinsky''s creativity, describing how his musical mind worked and relating this to his complex and fascinating personality

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) is widely regarded as the twentieth century''s most versatile and adventurous composer. He began his dazzling career in association with Diaghilev''s Ballets Russes. However, three years after his first brilliant success with The Firebird in 1913 he provoked the most riotous first night of the century with The Rite of Spring. Subsequently, his music underwent many stylistic changes as both public and private pressures drove him from Russia to Switzerland, France and finally Hollywood.