First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod looks at the years building up to Stravinsky's leaving Europe for America, when he was already writing works for American patrons. Workd include Praeludium. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores Stravinsky's early years in America, when he found himself rubbing shoulders with Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo, but also having to earn a living. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod traces Stravinsky's relationship with conductor Robert Craft, who advised him on English literature and new music, and who assisted him for the remainder of his life. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod examines Stravinsky's attempts to keep up with the avant-garde and embrace serialism, despite being seen as the 'grand old man' of classical music. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod describes Stravinsky's emotional return to his Russian homeland during the period of incessant travel that would define his final years. Show more
