Donald Macleod discusses Stravinsky and Picasso's first meeting in Italy, as well as the shared interest in commedia dell'arte that sparked Stravinsky's ballet Pulcinella. Show more

Donald Macleod focuses on Stravinsky's own memories of childhood, including the world of old St Petersburg and the influence of Tchaikovsky on the young composer. Show more

Donald Macleod explores a series of Stravinsky works overlooked amid the publicity that surrounded the premiere of his huge early success, the ballet The Firebird. Show more

Donald Macleod considers the influence of Stravinsky's teacher, Rimsky-Korsakov, and presents a celebrated - and extraordinary - arrangement of Petrushka for accordion duo. Show more

Donald Macleod recounts Stravinsky's experiences in exile in Switzerland during World War I and introduces a rare performance of the bizarre miniature cantata The Starry-Faced One. Show more