Ifukube decided to become a composer at the age of 14 after hearing a radio performance of Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring", also cited the music of Manuel de Falla as a major influence.
Ifukube decided to become a composer at the age of 14 after hearing a radio performance of Igor Stravinsky's ballet, "The Rite of Spring". He also cited the music of Manuel de Falla as a major influence.