Stravinsky

/strəˈvɪnski/ noun

Definition

Igor Stravinsky, a Russian-born composer famous for revolutionary classical music including The Rite of Spring.

Etymology

A proper name from Russian, from 'stravi' relating to 'straw.' Stravinsky (1882-1971) became one of the 20th century's most influential composers.

Kelly Says

Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' caused a riot at its 1913 Paris premiere—people fought in the streets over whether the dissonant music was genius or garbage, making it arguably the most controversial piece of classical music ever written.

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