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Friday, November 15, 2002 at 11:00 AM EST
The Life and Music of Igor Stravinsky
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Igor Stravinsky is known as one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century… an incredible output of works, his unique sense of rhythm and harmony and a chameleon-like progression in his music. Conductor Robert Craft spent almost three decades as Stravinsky’s musical advisor, traveling companion, and intellectual stimulus. Tonight the life and music of Igor Stravinsky by one his closest collaborators and friends.

Guests:

Robert Craft, composer and author of “An Improbable Life and Memories and Commentaries Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft.

 
 

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