Michael White's classical & jazz news: Igor Stravinsky; Benjamin Grosvenor
08 April, 2021 â By Michael White Igor Stravinsky FIFTY years ago this week a tiny, birdlike man (just 5ft 3ins) who cast a giant shadow across almost every category of modern music (classical, jazz, opera, balletâ¦) died. His name was Igor Stravinsky. He helped define what it was to be âmodernâ. And though Covid has muted commemorations for the anniversary, there are no end of broadcast/online events running right now to steer you through his life, times and achievements. Born in 1882 in Russia, he became a life-long exile, making his mark with three great ballet scores (F...
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