Had one of his melodies appropriated for a popular song
The gorgeous second theme of Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony (no. 6) was prominently featured in 'Where' by The Platters in 1959.
Works are often classified as 'neoclassical'
Many of Stravinsky's works make use of traditional forms such as the concerto grosso, sonata, or symphony, although they feature the distinctive harmonic language that made Igor such a memorable composer.
Wrote 12 ballets
Based on Tchaikovsky's fame, one would think he was a prolific ballet composer, but Stravinsky wrote far more than Tchaikovsky's three, although we mostly remember only three of Stravinsky's works.
First successful piece was based on Shakespeare
Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture was his first masterpiece and began to heal the rift between himself and the 'Mighty Five'
Received a 'formal' Western music education
Tchaikovsky attended the venerable St. Petersburg Conservatoire, distinguishing him from his peers like Mussorgsky, who were informally taught composition and so created more 'nationalistic' Russian music
Contributed an opera to the standard repertoire
Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin is a magnificent example of lyric opera, reflects the Russian nationalistic spirit Tchaikovsky helped create.
Trained to become a lawyer before switching to composition
Stravinsky was very nearly a lawyer in fact, and would have been fully certified if not for the effects of the Bloody Sunday protest of 1905!
Was a student of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Stravinsky was encouraged by Rimsky-Korsakov to study privately, rather than enter the St. Petersburg Conservatory, largely because he was considered too old to study there!
Was originally educated to become a civil servant
In Tchaikovsky's youth, a professional composer was not considered a viable career option in Russia, and many of his contemporaries also had training and/or careers in civil service or the military
Wrote for the Ballets Russes
Stravinsky's ballets The Firebird, Petroushka, and The Rite of Spring were all commissioned by the Ballets Russes and Sergei Diaghilev.
Wrote for the Ballets Russes
Works are often classified as 'neoclassical'
Was a student of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Received a 'formal' Western music education
Was originally educated to become a civil servant
Trained to become a lawyer before switching to composition
First successful piece was based on Shakespeare
Wrote 12 ballets
Contributed an opera to the standard repertoire
Had one of his melodies appropriated for a popular song
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