16K views · 1.1K reactions |  52 years ago the great Igor Stravinsky left us, leaving behind an extraordinary musical legacy for all classical music lovers. Let's watch Stravinsky himself in action, conducting one of his most legendary works: the Firebird! He leads the New Philharmonia Orchestra in this classic archival performance.  https://cutt.ly/CB36lvz | medici.tv | Facebook

This footage shows Igor Stravinsky recording Ebony Concerto with Benny Goodman and the Columbia Jazz Ensemble on April 27, 1965, at the CBS Studio on East 30th Street in New York City. Please note: the original audio was unusable, so a replacement track has been added. As a result, the sound is not be perfectly synchronized with the visuals. | Fondation Igor Stravinsky

Composer, pianist & conductor Igor Stravinsky was born on this day in 1882 | His signature works include three ballets from his Russian period (1902-1914), "The Firebird," "Petrushka," and "The Rite of Spring," in which he is known for experimentation with rhythm and meter | Here violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Samuel Sanders perform Stravinsky's "Suite Italienne" in 1989 | Read more at https://theviolinchannel.com/composer-pianist-conductor-igor-stravinsky-born-on-this-day-1882/ | The Viol