Today is the 136th birthday of the composer Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky. He was one of the collection of vibrant artists, dancers, writers, composers, musicians from all over
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Happy 172nd Birthday Peter Carl Fabergé
Today is the 172nd birthday of the artist Peter Carl Fabergé. Being the appointed jeweler to the Russian Imperial Court must have been an honor and
Happy 99th Birthday Merce Cunningham
Today is the 98th birthday of Washington boy made good Merce Cunningham. His dance company collaborated musically with everyone from John Cage to Radiohead to
Happy 146th Birthday Sergei Diaghilev
Today is the 146th birthday of the ballet dancer and founder of Ballets Russes, Sergei Diaghilev. To be able to see those performances in the
Happy 91st Birthday John Kander
Today is the 91st birthday of the composer John Kander. His songs and soundtracks are some of the post popular and immediately recognizable pieces of
Happy 80th Birthday Rudolf Hametovich Nureyev
Today is the 80th birthday of the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. His strength and grace are unparalleled. The world is a better place because he
