Today marks the 127th year since Igor Stravinsky’s birth. He brought originality and professionalism to contemporary music, and sparked a distinctive style that has influenced many composers who followed him. While he was indeed a prolific composer, he is most recognized for his monumental works like Firebird, and Le Sacre du Printems (The Rite of Spring). One of my favorite pieces is the Suite Italienne. Perhaps, along with some cake, we can all listen to a Stravinsky work we’ve never heard before to help celebrate. And if you have in fact heard them all, then you didn’t need me to remind you it was his birthday.
 

Posted on June 17th, 2009 at 12:56 pm | Filed under General |