Igor Collection (page 2)

Hunter. Artist: Ilichev, Igor
Hunter. From a private collection

CIRCUS POSTER, 1942. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster by E. McKnight Kauffer, 1942, featuring " 50 famous elephants with beautiful girls" in a ballet composed by Igor

Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), Russian composer, painted by his son Theodor (Theodore, Fyodor). circa 1927

Advert for Virol and Milk with Leon Woizikovsky in Prince Ig
Advert for Virol and Milk (food supplement) - featuring behind the scenes at the Russian Ballet with Leon Woizikovsky in Prince Igor, 1927 Date: 1927

Sikorsky Ilya Mourometz long range heavy bomber
Sikorsky Ilya Mourometz, the worlds first long range heavy bomber, designed for Russia by Igor Sikorsky. It was first used in February 1915, initially with a six-man crew

Sikorsky Igor, Pilot and aircraft manufacturer, 1943

SENATE INVESTIGATION, 1954. United States Senators William E. Jenner and Patrick McCarran en route to Canada to question Soviet defector Igor Gouzenko. Photograph, 1954

Igor Sikorsky, left, and H. Grinsted were both presented?
Igor Sikorsky, left, and H. Grinsted were both presented with Honorary Fellowship certificates at the Royal Aeronautical Society?s AGM on 5 May 1955 at No.4 Hamilton Place

IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971). American (Russian-born) composer. Stravinsky (seated) photographed at Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1915 with Russian painters Mikhail Larionov (rear) and Leon Bakst

BALLET: PETROUCHKA. American publicity photograph, c1916, by Jean de Strelecki, for a Ballets Russes production of Petrouchka, choreographed by Michel Fokine with music by Igor Stravinsky

LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS. Four soloists from the English premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps. Photographed in 1913

LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS. Dancers from the Ballets Russes at the English premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps. Photographed in 1913

STRAVINSKY: FIREBIRD. Tamara Karsavina in the title role of Stravinskys The Firebird
STRAVINSKY: FIREBIRD. Tamara Karsavina in the title role of Stravinskys " The Firebird, " 1910

FRANCES ALDA (1879-1952). New Zealander soprano singer. Photographed in the role of Yaroslavna in the opera Prince Igor, by Alexander Borodin, c1915

Stravinsky
8th December 1958: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) at work. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Composer Conducts
8th December 1958: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) follows the score during a recording session in London. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Dancers from the Ballets Russes at the English premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps. Photographed in 1913
LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS. Dancers from the Ballets Russes at the English premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps. Photographed in 1913

Igor Sikorsky at the controls of the Sikorsky VS-300 (front) with the Sikorsky XR4

Igor Sikorsky at the controls of the Sikorsky VS-300

Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky (1889-1972)
Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky, 1889-1972. Date: 1972

Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky (1892-1971) Russian composer

Igor Petryanov-Sokolov, Russian physicist
Soviet physicist-chemist, Hero of Socialist Labor [1971] and Academician Igor Petryanov-Sokolov

IGOR IVAN SIKORSKY (1889-1972). American (Ukrainian-born) aeronautical engineer. Sikorsky preparing to demonstrate a VS-300 helicopter, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 20 May 1940

Igor Stravinsky / Gartmann
IGOR STRAVINSKY Russian composer

Borodin - Igor - 9
Khan Kontchak, though a Tartar bent on attacking Putivl, turns out to be very decent chap who allows Vladimir to marry his daughter and respects Igors gallantry

Borodin - Igor - 8
Princess Yaroslavna, Igors wife, who persuades her brother Vladimir to mend his ways: she weeps for the fate of Russia and her husband, but all ends reasonably happily. Date: first performed 1890

Borodin - Igor - 7
Vladimir Galitsky, Igors dissolute brother in law, who will fall for the Tartar Khans daughter Kontchakovna and find himself torn between love and duty

Borodin - Igor - 6
The prologue is set in the streets of Putivl which is threatened by the Polovtsian Tartars of Khan Kontchak : but not to worry, Igor will save the town

Borodin - Igor - 5
Kontchakovna, daughter of Khan Kontchak and beloved by Vladimir, friend of Igor whom Kontchak is attacking... amazingly, all ends happily !

Borodin - Igor - 4
Costume for a female dancer

Borodin - Igor - 3
Costume for a male (?) dancer carrying a bow, but dressed for ballet rather than battle

Borodin - Igor - 2
Set design for acts 2 and 3 : the camp of the Polovtsians, who are attacking Prince Igor

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"Igor Stravinsky: A Musical Maestro and Artistic Visionary" Step into the world Stravinsky, a name synonymous with innovation and brilliance in the realm of music. Born in Russia but finding his creative home in America, Stravinsky left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. One cannot mention Igor Stravinsky without acknowledging his groundbreaking composition, "Rite of Spring. " The last page of its score stands as a testament to his ability to push boundaries and challenge traditional musical conventions. With each note, he transported audiences into uncharted territories of sound. But it wasn't just through music that Stravinsky made waves; he also ventured into the realm of ballet. In the first English production of "Rite of Spring, " a soloist captivated audiences with her graceful movements, bringing life to Stravinsky's visionary creation. Hilda Wiener's pencil drawing from 1935 captures the essence of this enigmatic composer. It portrays a man whose mind was constantly buzzing with new ideas and melodies waiting to be unleashed upon the world. Striving for perfection in every aspect, Stravinsky collaborated with renowned ballerina Tamara Karsavina for his ballet masterpiece "Petrushka. " Her performance breathed life into his intricate choreography, creating an unforgettable experience for all who witnessed it. Vaslav Nijinksy's portrayal in Ballet Petrouschka further solidified Stravinsky's status as a trailblazer. Together, they pushed artistic boundaries beyond limits previously imagined – forever changing what was possible within dance and music collaborations. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Igor Stravinsky had other passions too. His Concertino for String Quartet showcases yet another facet of his genius mind – one that effortlessly blended complexity and beauty on paper. While known primarily for his musical contributions, it is worth noting that history intertwines itself with individuals like Sikorsky, the aviation pioneer.