Oedipus tears out his own eyes, a terrifying and unforgettable moment. As director of the opera-oratorio Oedipus rex, Peter Sellars talks to us about the human heart of the story. In this short film Peter opens up his creative mind, and explains the pairing in this concert with the peaceful Symphony of Psalms.

Discover this film, and others, as an interactive documentary, and book tickets for Stravinsky: Myths & Rituals: philharmonia.co.uk/stravinsky

Stravinsky’s career is punctuated by the retelling of classical myths: Oedipus, Apollon musagète, Persephone, Orpheus, Agon. It was through these myths that Stravinsky found the means to come to terms with the deep sadness and losses of the years of war and revolution through which he lived.

Discover this film, and others, as an interactive documentary, and book tickets for Stravinsky: Myths & Rituals: philharmonia.co.uk/stravinsky

The Philharmonia Orchestra and Darbar have collaborated on an exciting cross-cultural music project called Universal Notes. The new piece was created in a year of workshops in India and the UK and will premiere at Darbar Festival on 16 Sept 2016. Taking inspiration from India’s raga mode of melody, the project moves away from jamming and ‘fusion’ styles, with an ambition to create music that brings two great classical traditions together equally. This film, shot on location in Bangalore and Mumbai, introduces the project and its participants.

The concert premiere of Universal Notes takes place at the Darbar Festival at Royal Festival Hall, London, Friday 16 September 2016, 6.30pm. philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1632