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Discovering Music: Stravinsky's Petrushka

09/08/2009

Stravinsky's Petrushka

BBC Radio 3 - Discovering Music, Stravinsky's Petrushka

Stephen Johnston explores Igor Stravinsky's ballet score Petrushka.

Stephen Johnston is joined by the BBC NOW to delve into the world of one of Igor Stravinsky's most important works - his music for the ballet Petrushka.

Stephen Johnson is joined by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to delve into the world of one of Igor Stravinsky's most iconic works - his music for the ballet "Petrushka", exploring the lesser-known original version of the work which Stravinsky wrote in 1911. By looking at the changes that Stravinsky made in his more famous 1947 revision, can we learn much about the composer?

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