Stravinsky’s "Ode," is a short orchestral work composed in 1943 and subtitled “Elegiacal Chant in Three Parts.” This piece is dedicated to the memory of Natalie Koussevitzky and is structured in three movements—Eulogy, Eclogue, and Epitaph—which together last roughly ten minutes. This concise composition reflects a personal and reflective tribute, marked by its measured, contemplative character.

Notably, the central movement, Eclogue, incorporates material originally written for a film project that did not materialize, a fact that underscores Stravinsky’s practice of reusing and adapting earlier sketches. The overall texture and formal clarity are in line with his neoclassical style during this period. Premiered on October 8, 1943, by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Serge Koussevitzky, "Ode" was both a commission and a personal homage.