In the mid-to-late fifties Stravinsky became increasingly interested in twelve-tone music. ... Stravinsky, however, left it to others to use that change in the most obvious manner. ... Partly this was a result of World War I, which disrupted the activities of the Ballets Russes and caused Stravinsky to seek refuge in Switzerland. ... Introduction Print section Stravinsky, Igor Fyodorovich (1882-1971), Russian American composer, one of the most influential figures of music in the 20th century. ... Although a mediocre student, Stravinsky studied law at the University of St. ...

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