Igor Stravinsky fact sheet for kids
A free printable fact sheet about Igor Stravinsky (1882 to 1971): quick facts, a short life story, three pieces to hear, and room to write and draw.
Igor Stravinsky lived from 1882 to 1971. Stravinsky grew up in St. Petersburg, where his father sang opera. He wrote ballets with strong, surprising rhythms. He later lived in France and the United States.
How to use this sheet
Read the story at the top out loud. Then play the first piece on the list. The line under each title says what to listen for. Tick the box when the piece ends.
Play the other two pieces on other days. One piece at a time is enough. At the end of the week, the child writes what they heard and draws a picture. Search the composer's name and the title on any streaming service or at a library.
For more on the life and the music, read our guide: Stravinsky for kids.
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Composer fact sheet
Igor Stravinsky
1882 to 1971 · Russia, France, and the United States · Modern era
Quick facts
Born: 1882, Oranienbaum, Russia
Died: 1971, New York City, United States
Played: Piano
Era: Modern, about 1900 to 2000
The story in short
Stravinsky grew up in St. Petersburg, where his father sang opera. He wrote ballets with strong, surprising rhythms. He later lived in France and the United States.
A fact to remember
At the first show of The Rite of Spring, the crowd grew so loud that the dancers could hardly hear the music.
Listen to these
Infernal Dance, from The Firebird
Loud chords jump out when you do not expect them.
Finale, from The Firebird
A quiet horn tune grows until the whole orchestra plays it.
Russian Dance, from Petrushka
A bright, busy dance with a piano in the orchestra.
What I heard
Draw the music
Igor Stravinsky fact sheetkidsclassicalmusic.com
Goes well with
- Stravinsky for kids: the full guide for parents
- All 24 composer fact sheets
- Composer timeline
- Composer study notebook page
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