Igor Markevitch

Igor Markevitch (1912–1983) was a Ukrainian-born conductor and composer who first gained recognition in the 1930s as a modernist composer before focusing primarily on conducting after World War II. He became known his work with leading European orchestras, especially in French and Russian repertoire. Markevitch was particularly admired for his performances and recordings of composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Hector Berlioz.