In the early 1900s, Igor Stravinsky was approached by Sergei Diaghilev about composing music for a new work by the Ballets Russes based on a traditional Russian fairytale of the Firebird. What he created was a career-launching masterpiece that cemented his name as one of the great 20th- century composers. Enjoy this clip of the dramatic finale of the piece and hear the complete ballet score conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin April 3–5. | The Philadelphia Orchestra | Facebook

Picasso, Matisse, Chanel ... Stravinsky worked with them all. Watch our latest trailer for Changing Faces: Stravinsky’s Journey. | London Philharmonic Orchestra

253 reactions · 29 shares | Edo de Waart conducts the CSO December 19-22 on Dvořák 8, a lyrical masterpiece The Guardian calls "35 minutes of life-enchaning joy." Leila Josefowicz returns to Symphony Center to perform Stravinsky's Violin Concerto. Secure your seats → order.cso.org/9948 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook