Igor Stravinsky

Field Information
Full Name Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky
Date of Birth 17 June 1882
Place of Birth Oranienbaum, Saint Petersburg Governorate, Russian Empire
Date of Death 6 April 1971
Place of Death New York City, New York, United States
Citizenship / Country of Residence Russian Empire; France; United States
Education Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Profession Composer; pianist; conductor
Years of Activity c. 1907 - 1971
Brief Information Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor. He worked in Russia, France, and the United States over the course of his career. He held positions that included conducting and composing for ballet and concert ensembles in Europe and North America.
Timeline (selected)
1882 | Born in Oranienbaum, Saint Petersburg Governorate (Russian Empire)
1907 | Began active career as a composer and performer
1934 | Became a citizen of France
1939 | Relocated to the United States
1945 | Naturalized as a United States citizen
1971 | Died in New York City, United States
    Igor Stravinsky