Today is the birthday of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), fondly known as the founder of Modern music. Early last month (May 8) we marked the centennial of his Rite of Spring (Le Sacre Du Printemps), one of the most popular pieces in classical music. That accolade is a far cry from the rioting that greeted the premiere performance in Paris. Below is an example of the genius at work conducting another of his well-known works, The Firebird:
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