Igor Stravinsky (b. 1882)

• Published in: Masterworks of the Orchestral Repertoire p. 578
• Main Author: DONALD N. FERGUSON
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: University of Minnesota Press 25.03.1968
• Edition: NED - New edition
• Subjects: Anthropology; Applied anthropology; Art music; Artists; Arts; Ballet; Ballet music; Behavioral sciences; Classical dance; Composers; Cultural anthropology; Dance; Economic disciplines; Economics; Employment; Folklore; Folkloristics; High culture; Labor economics; Monsters; Music; Music composition; Music theory; Musical performance; Musical rhythm; Musical theater; Musical time; Musicians; Mythological creatures; Occupations; Ogres; Opera; Performing arts; Theater; Theater history; Theatrical genres; Western art music

UNLIKE many notable careers, that of Igor Stravinsky did not begin with the doubtful fame that attaches to the prodigy. As with many a great master, however, his genius was first revealed in a talent for improvisation at the piano. When he was nine he had begun piano lessons, and had found his head...