Mezzo Rivalry in Music – Furtwängler vs. Toscanini Two men without whom the profession of conductor would not be what it is today. Two men who couldn't be more different from each other: Arturo Toscanini and Wilhelm Furtwängler. The former was rigorously faithful to the musical score, the latter conducted with radical subjectivity. In 1931 they both conducted at the Bayreuth Festival – for the first and 2026-08-24 Malcolm Frager (piano) Orchestra della Radiotelevisione della Svizzera Italiana, Marc Andreae (conductor) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Piano Concerto no. 5 in D Major K 175 1990 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo). 2026-08-24 Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (conductor) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Serenade No. 11 in E-flat major, K. 375 Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, K. 191 Serenade No. 2 in D major 'Posthorn Serenade', K. 320 Directed by Hugo Käch Munich, Herkulessaal, 12, 14 et 15 March 1991 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-24 La grande danza – Aterballetto in Milan Choreographies by Jiří Pokorny (Words & Space), Giuseppe Spota (Narcissus), Philippe Kratz (Phoenix) Aterballetto is the principal producing and touring dance company in Italy. They are well-known for their ability to shift their style across a wide range of musical genres, from classical to pop and jazz. Jiří Pokorny's "Words and Space" is a metaphor of an 2026-08-24 2026-08-24 Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini (conductor) Anett Fritsch – Bellezza (soprano), Julia Lezhneva – Piacere (soprano), Lucile Richardot – Disinganno (mezzo-soprano), Krystian Adam Krzeszowiak – Tempo (tenor) Georg Friedrich Haendel 1685-1759 Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a Libretto by Benedetto Pamphili Wrocław, NFM (Wratislavia Cantans), 5 September 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-25 A captivating jazz experience where warm vocals, elegant melodies, and vibrant rhythms come together with effortless sophistication. The performance moves between intimate ballads, lively swing, and expressive improvisation, creating a rich atmosphere filled with emotion and energy. Rooted in classic jazz traditions while embracing a fresh contemporary spirit, the concert celebrates musical freedo 2026-08-25 A vibrant celebration of jazz, where expressive melodies, infectious rhythms, and spontaneous improvisation create an unforgettable live experience. The program moves across different styles and moods, balancing soulful moments with energetic grooves and adventurous musical exchanges. Full of creativity, freedom, and emotional intensity, it captures the unique atmosphere of a major jazz festival a 2026-08-25 Concours de Genève international Music Competition, Viola Competition 2025 Final Round with orchestra Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Compulsory concerto: Léo Albisetti Nouvel Élan One concerto at choice from the following list: Krzysztof Penderecki Viola Concerto Sally Beamish Viola Concerto No. 2 "The Seafarer" Béla Bartók Viola Concerto (Bartók/Dellamaggiore) Paul Hindemith Viola concerto "Der S 2026-08-25 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 2026-08-25 Siegfried Second day in three acts of "Der Ring des Nibelungen" by Richard Wagner (1813 – 1883) Livret de Richard Wagner Bayreuth, Festspielhaus, 16 August 1876 Philharmonia Zürich Gianandrea Noseda (Conductor) Andreas Homoki (Stage direction) Christian Schmidt (Set and Costume Design), Franck Evin (Lighting design) Zurich, Opernhaus, 24 May 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-25 Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano) Quator Danel Dmitri Shostakovich 1906 – 1975 Piano Sonata No. 2 Mieczysław Weinberg 1919 – 1996 String Quartet No. 6 String Quartet No. 2 Dmitri Chostakovitch Quintet for Piano and Strings in G minor, Op. 57 Toulouse, Théâtre du Capitole, 22 January 2026 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-25 Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko (conductor) Gautier Capuçon (cello) Joseph Haydn 1732 – 1809 Overture in D major, Hob. Ia:7 Igor Stravinsky 1882 – 1971 Pulcinella, Suite (revised version from 1949) Piotr Tchaikovsky 1840 – 1893 Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra in A major, op. 33 Ludwig van Beethoven 1770 – 1827 Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 36 Schloß Esterhazy, Eisens 2026-08-25 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 2026-08-25 The Sound Weavers: Ludovico Einaudi, Hauschka, Joep Beving, Hania Rani Sold-out concerts, millions of albums sold to make the classical music industry green with envy: neoclassical, as the new musical trend is called, is a mega hit. What makes the form so popular? Is this music skillful or just comforting? Are its composers Mozart 2.0 or rather maestros for the masses? Do they build a bridge to th 2026-08-25 Emerson String Quartet Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809 – 1847) String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 12 Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 67 Antonín Dvořák (1841 – 1904) String Quartet in A flat major, Op. 105 Prague, Rudolfinum, 15 March 2023 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-25 Giselle Akram Khan (Direction and Choreography) Tamara Rojo (Giselle), James Streeter (Albrecht), Jeffrey Cirio (Hilarion) Ruth Little (Dramaturgy), Tim Yip (Sets and Costumes), Mark Henderson (Lightning Design) English National Ballet English National Ballet Philharmonic Directed by Ross MacGibbon 2017 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-25 Gala Plácido Domingo Plácido Domingo (baritone) Jennifer Rowley (soprano) Zhang Zhang (violin) Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal, Laurent Campellone (conductor) Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) La forza del destino (overture) Umberto Giordano (1867-1948) Andrea Chénier (Nemico della patria) Francesco Cilea (1866-1950) Adriana Lecouvreur (Io son l'umile ancella) Umberto Giordano Fedora (Intermezzo) Giuseppe Ver 2026-08-25 Fidelio Opera in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) Libretto by Joseph Sonnleitner and Stephan von Breuning First performance in Vienna, Theater and der Wien, 20 November 1805 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Andrés Orozco Estrada (conductor) Chorus of Dutch National Opera, Edward Ananian-Cooper (Chorus master) Andriy Zholdak (Stage direction, set and lighting design) Andriy Zholdak, Sim 2026-08-25