A biography of the Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, who came to the United States via France, wrote a wide variety of works, from ballets to symphonies, and was always at the forefront of modern music.

Stravinsky was a prolific composer for well over half a century, achieving success in a variety of musical styles. An exile from his native Russia for 48 years, he finally returned in 1962 to a great deal of acclaim. Many people consider him one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, with such great compositions as The Rite of Spring, The Firebird, and Petrushka, which remain his most popular pieces.