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Igor Markevitch
Igor Markevitch – born in Kiev, Ukraine on July 27, 1912 – was an avant-garde
composer and highly-respected conductor. Born into an ennobled family – his
great grandfather was Secretary of State during the time of Alexander II of
Russia and co-founder of the Russian Musical Society. Igor Markevitch’s family
relocated to Paris, France in 1914 before finally settling in Switzerland two
years later. His talent was discovered early, and he was encouraged to move to
Paris, France to pursue training in piano and composition. He came to prominence
in 1929 when he was commissioned to per...
