Work: Three movements from Petrushka

Wynton Marsalis’ Violin Concerto in D is a sprawling smorgasbord of a piece, held together by Nicola Benedetti’s ferocious commitment and personality, along with a Mallonee premiere and perfect Petrushka.

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Marked by Schumann’s shadow: George Li at Zankel Hall

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Edward Sava-Segal, 09 Dec

George Li brings forward unexpected connections in masterly interpretations of works by Ravel and Stravinsky.

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A storm of thrills: Beatrice Rana makes landfall at the Wigmore

David Karlin, 07 Feb

The Cliburn-winning pianist enthralls the Wigmore Hall audience with full-blooded Stravinsky and a distinctive, rounded approach to Bach.

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Bachtrack top ten: Igor Stravinsky

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Mark Pullinger, 17 Jun

No 20th-century composer adapted his style as much as Igor Stravinsky. From his early ballets for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes to his neoclassical phase and serialism, Stravinsky’s music underwent many transformations.