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Biography of Robert Craft

Robert Craft was an American conductor and writer, best known for his close friendship with Igor Stravinsky. Born in Kingston, New York, Craft studied music at the Juilliard School. He had a particular interest in ancient musical compositions, works by Claudio Monteverdi and Heinrich Schütz, as well as contemporary music by composers of the Second Viennese School.

Craft first met Stravinsky in , and they remained friends until the composer's death in Their creative collaboration began in , with Craft initially playing minor roles in their duo. However, he eventually rose to become a full-fledged partner. Craft compiled the libretto for Stravinsky's works "The Flood" and "A Sermon, a Narrative and a Prayer."

Craft lived with Stravinsky's family in New York and California. After Stravinsky's death, Craft continued to write and perform. He maintained a close relationshi