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BBC Radio 3 presents "Stravinsky 50"
Marking fifty years since Stravinsky’s death on 6 April in 1971, BBC Radio 3 presents Stravinsky 50, a week of programs across the station’s schedules celebrating the composer’s life, music, and influence in the classical repertoire and beyond. A true 20th-century icon, Stravinsky continues to loom large in the music of today and this week of programmes explores his enduring legacy, BBC.com reports.
Starting on Saturday 3 April with a special episode of J to Z where pianist Julian Joseph explores the relationship between Stravinsky and Jazz, the BBC Radio 3 celebration continues during the week, from Monday 5 to Friday 9 April, in Composer of the Week, where presenter Donald MacLeod focuses on the life, works, and influences of this 20th century musical trailblazer.
BBC Radio 3’s Stravinsky 50 culminates on Saturday 10 April with a Stravinsky Day entirely dedicated to the composer. At the heart of its schedule is River of Music, a five-and-half-hour carefully curated flow of fifty pieces showcasing Stravinsky’s musical genius․
Starting on Saturday 3 April with a special episode of J to Z where pianist Julian Joseph explores the relationship between Stravinsky and Jazz, the BBC Radio 3 celebration continues during the week, from Monday 5 to Friday 9 April, in Composer of the Week, where presenter Donald MacLeod focuses on the life, works, and influences of this 20th century musical trailblazer.
BBC Radio 3’s Stravinsky 50 culminates on Saturday 10 April with a Stravinsky Day entirely dedicated to the composer. At the heart of its schedule is River of Music, a five-and-half-hour carefully curated flow of fifty pieces showcasing Stravinsky’s musical genius․
