Mezzo Opera Now: Hans Abrahamsen OPERA NOW is a six-part documentary series hosted by Vasco Mendonça, a composer with a passion for contemporary opera who is committed to introducing the general public to this unique world. In each episode, he presents a landmark work of the 21st century through interviews with composers, directors, and singers... Before becoming a hit animated film (both the Disney ver 2026-05-22 Friedrich Gulda (piano et clavichord) Johann Sebastian Bach 1685 – 1750 Prelude & Fugue in A minor BWV 889 Prelude & Fugue in C major BWV 846 Prelude & Fugue in A-flat major BWV 862 Franz Schubert 1797 – 1828 Der Wanderer D.489, arrangement Friedrich Gulda Claude Debussy 1862 – 1918 Images I, 'Reflets dans l'eau' Estampes, II "La soirée dans Grenade" Friedrich Gulda 1930 – 2000 Übung Nr. 9 Für Pau 2026-05-22 Friedrich Gulda (piano) Friedrich Gulda 1930 – 2000 Paraphrase on "Concerto for Ursula" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Piano Sonata in C major K 330 Friedrich Gulda Dance Play Piano Play No. 1 Aria Prelude and Fugue Traditional/Friedrich Gulda Paraphrase Directed by Janos Darvas Kongressaal, Munich, 27 June 1982 (Senderinfo). 2026-05-22 La Sonnambula Opera by Vincenzo Bellini (1801 – 1835) Libretto by Felice Romani First performance in Milano, Teatro Carcano, 6 March 1831 Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Giampaolo Bisanti (Conductor) Chœur de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège Jaco van Dormael, Michèle Anne De Mey (Stage direction) Michèle Anne De Mey (Choreography, sets), Vincent Lemaire (sets), Fernando Ruiz (Costumes 2026-05-22 The life I love – The pianist Menahem Pressler The music world has known Menahem Pressler for more than half a century and mainly for his work with the famous Beaux Arts Trio. He was the heart of this ensemble and when in 2008 the trio decided to separate, it was not the end for Menahem Pressler's career – in fact it was the start of a most remarkable and successful path as a soloist and in 2013, 2026-05-22 Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi (conductor) Hélène Grimaud (piano) Leoš Janáček 1854 – 1928 The Little Cunning vixen, Suite George Gershwin 1898 – 1937 Piano Concerto in F Jean Sibelius 1865 – 1957 Symhony no. 5 in E flat major op. 82 Zurich, Tonhalle, 31 January 2026 (Senderinfo). 2026-05-22 Debussy's Iberia unfolds as a vivid orchestral journey filled with color, rhythm, and atmosphere. Through delicate textures and luminous soundscapes, the music evokes the spirit and movement of Spain with remarkable intensity. From flowing melodic lines to intricate orchestral detail, the performance reveals a balance of refinement and expressive freedom. Each section develops with clarity and dep 2026-05-23 Rodin Ballet Julien Lestel Julien Lestel (choreographer) Patrick Murru (costumes) Lo-Ammy Vaimatapako (light) 2023 Directed by Patrick Lauze (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Betroffenheit Crystal Pite (choreography) Music by Owen Belton, Alessandro Juliani & Meg Roe Kidd Pivot, Electric Company Theatre Jay Gower Taylor — Stage design Tom Visser — Lighting Nancy Bryant — Costumes Linda Chow — Costumes Nicola Ryall — Costumes Bryan Arias — Dancer David Raymond — Dancer Cindy Salgado — Dancer Jermaine Spivey — Dancer Tiffany Tregarthen — Dancer Jonathon Young — Actor Hei 2026-05-23 Debussy's Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune unfolds as a luminous and atmospheric musical landscape shaped by fluid motion and delicate orchestral color. Inspired by poetic imagery, the work moves between dream and reality with subtle rhythmic freedom and refined textures. Gentle melodic lines emerge and dissolve within shimmering harmonies, creating a sense of suspended time and expressive intima 2026-05-23 Jonas Kaufmann (tenor), Ludovic Tézier (baritone) Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern, Jochen Rieder (Conductor) Giuseppe Verdi 1813 – 1901 La forza del destino : Oberture – Solenne in quest'ora – Morir! Tremenda cosa – La vita è inferno all'infelice Invano Alvaro ti celasti al mondo I vespri siciliani : Oberture Amilcare Ponchielli 1834 – 1886 La Gioconda : Enzo Grimaldi, Princ 2026-05-23 InterMezzo is a magazine and infotainment program that explores culture, arts, and entertainment in an engaging and accessible format. It features a mix of stories, interviews, and thematic segments that highlight creative industries and contemporary cultural trends. Through relaxed yet informative storytelling, the program offers viewers insights into artistic expression, cultural events, and ins 2026-05-23 Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Zubin Mehta (conductor) Lana Trotovšek (violin) Ludwig van Beethoven 1770 – 1827 Egmont Overture, Op. 84 Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Ljubljana Festival, 9 July 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Il Trovatore "Dramma" in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901) Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano after "El Trobador" by Antonio García Gutiérrez First performance in Rome, Teatro Apollo, 12 January 1857 Chorus and Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Zubin Mehta (Conductor) Lorenzo Fratini (Chorus master) Cesare Lievi (Stage Director) Luigi Perego (Sets and costumes), Luigi Saccomandi (Li 2026-05-23 Wagner's Jews Richard Wagner was notoriously anti-Semitic, and his writings on Jews were later embraced by Hitler and the Nazis. But for years, many of Wagner's closest associates were Jews – young musicians who became personally devoted to him, and provided crucial help to his work and career. Why were they drawn to him? And how could Wagner even accept their embrace? These questions are at the h 2026-05-23 Michel Portal in concert Michel Portal (saxophone, bass clarinet) Nils Wogram (trombone) Bojan Z (piano) Bruno Chevillon (Double Bass) Lander Gyselinck (drums) Setlist Full Half Moon (Bojan Z) Split the Difference (Nils Wogram) Mr Pharmacie (Michel Portal) In town (Michel Portal) Armenie (Michel Portal) African Wind (Michel Portal) To celebrate his 85th birthday, saxophonist and clarinettist Miche 2026-05-23 InterMezzo is a magazine and infotainment program that explores culture, arts, and entertainment in an engaging and accessible format. It features a mix of stories, interviews, and thematic segments that highlight creative industries and contemporary cultural trends. Through relaxed yet informative storytelling, the program offers viewers insights into artistic expression, cultural events, and ins 2026-05-23 Chick Corea & McCoy Tyner: Piano Duo Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner (piano) Directed by Janos Darvas Munich, Klaviersommer 1983 (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Michel Portal "Minneapolis" Michel Portal, saxophone, bass clarinet, bandoneon Tony Hymas, keyboards Vernon Reid, guitar Sonny Thompson, bass Stokley William, drums Recorded on February 19th 2016, Maison des Arts de Créteil, Festival "Sons d'Hiver" 2016 Directed by Stéphane Sinde (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Opera Now: Hans Abrahamsen OPERA NOW is a six-part documentary series hosted by Vasco Mendonça, a composer with a passion for contemporary opera who is committed to introducing the general public to this unique world. In each episode, he presents a landmark work of the 21st century through interviews with composers, directors, and singers... Before becoming a hit animated film (both the Disney ver 2026-05-23 Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 Johann Sebastian Bach 1685 – 1750 Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001; 1. Adagio Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68 Edward Elgar 1857 – 1934 Enigma Variations, Op. 36; Variation IX (Adagio) "Nimrod" (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Tosca "Melodramma" in three acts by Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa after Victorien Sardou's play "La Tosca" First performance in Rome, Teatro Costanzi, 14 January 1900 Orchestra dell'Arena di Verona, Francesco Ivan Ciampa (Conductor) Coro della Fondazione Arena di Verona Hugo de Ana (Stage Director, Sets, Costumes, Lighting) Sonya Yoncheva (Floria Tosca 2026-05-23 Oslo Philharmonic, Klaus Mäkelä (cello, conductor) Daniel Lozakovich (violin) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Concerto for violin, cello and orchestra in A minor, op. 102 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, op. 68 Vienna, Konzerthaus, 6 June 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Mikhail Pletnev (piano) Franz Schubert 1797 – 1828 Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op. 137, No. 1 in D major, D.384 Edvard Grieg 1843 – 1907 Violin Sonata No.3 in C minor, Op. 45 Alexey Shor 1970 – Mikhail Pletnev 1957 – Violin Sonata César Franck 1822 – 1890 Violin Sonata in A major, FWV 8 Dubai, Opera, 21 April 2025 (Senderinfo). 2026-05-23 Platée "Comédie lyrique (ballet bouffon)" in a prologue and three acts by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) Libretto by Adrien-Joseph Le Valois d'Orville First performance in Versailles, la Grande Ecurie, 31 March 1745 Orchestre des Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowksi (Conductor) Chœurs de l'Opéra national de Paris, Ching-Lien Wu (Chorus Master) Laurent Pelly (Stage Director, Costumes) Chantal Thom 2026-05-23