Igor Stravinsky's family legacy played a crucial role in influencing his early compositions. Born into a family with a rich musical background, his father was a notable opera singer, and his mother a talented pianist. This environment nurtured Stravinsky's early interest in music and composition. Studying under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov further honed his skills, allowing him to explore diverse musical styles. The fusion of these familial and educational influences can be seen in his groundbreaking works like The Firebird and The Rite of Spring, which combined traditional motifs with innovative rhythms and structures, ultimately redefining classical music.