BBC Radio 3 presents week-long Stravinsky celebration

Running from 3-10 April, BBC Radio 3 are celebrating Stravinsky's life, music and influence in the classical repertoire and beyond.

At the heart of programming is River of Music, a five-and-a-half-hour curated flow of 50 pieces showcasing Stravinsky's work.

BBC Radio 3 controller Alan Davey said: 'Stravinsky is one of the most influential figures of 20th-century cultural and musical life: from his ground-breaking creativity and early riot-provoking  pieces to the wide-ranging influences which changed him throughout his life.  

'His work is also characterised by collaborations with other art forms – these,  coupled with the often complex circumstances of his  life, mean there is so much to explore in the life and work of this artist. In our week of special programming we do just that, showcasing the full range of his music and taking the opportunity, 50 years on, to consider his far-reaching legacy.'