Considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century famous for his masterpieces in almost every genre and in particular for his ballet scores including in renowned 'The Rite of Spring'.

His first major piece, "The Firebird", became world famous and in later years he was requested to conduct it everywhere.

The Premiere of The Rite of Spring in Paris, 1913 reportedly incited a riot with noise throughout the performance and the end seeing rival factions shouting at each other, and the conductor and musicians fleeing in disarray.