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Russian pianist, composer, and conductor Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) is widely considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. After working in Switzerland and France, he eventually made his home in the United States where he led a long and distinguished career, successfully continuing his work in neo-classicism and serial composition. By the end of his life, he had written over 100 works including ballets, symphonies, operas, and chamber music.