Stravinsky (Volume 1): A Creative Spring: Russia and France 1882 – 1934

In addition to being a great composer, Igor Stravinsky was one of the most fascinating personalities of his time. The first volume of this definitive biography covers Stravinsky's life and work from his birth in 1882 through to 1934, with special focus on his Russian roots and his struggles to make his way in Switzerland and France.