Fragments of folk tunes called "popevki" comprise most of the music in one ballet by this composer, who wrote a work based on music by Pergolesi that ends with Pimpinella marrying the title character.
Fragments of folk tunes called "popevki" comprise most of the music in one ballet by this composer, who wrote a work based on music by Pergolesi that ends with Pimpinella marrying the title character. In addition to Les Noces and Pulcinella, this man also composed a work in which thirteen princesses lure Ivan into the castle of the evil Kastchei, who is forced to dance by the title creature. "The Sacrifice" and "Adoration of the Earth" are the two sections of his best known ballet, which opens with a bassoon solo and caused riots at its 1913 Paris premiere. For 10 points, name this Russian composer of The Firebird and The Rite of Spring.
Fragments of folk tunes called "popevki" comprise most of the music in one ballet by this composer, who wrote a work based on music by Pergolesi that ends with Pimpinella marrying the title character.
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky