Mezzo The Van Cliburn Competiton 2025 Aristo Sham Johann Sebastian Bach Suite from Violin Partita in E Major, BWV 1006 T01 Maurice Ravel Gaspard de la nuit Vitaly Starikov Johann Sebastian Bach Toccata in F-sharp Minor, BWV 910 Sergei Prokofiev Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83 Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, op. 111 Evren Ozel (Senderinfo). 2026-08-26 Berliner Philharmoniker, François-Xavier Roth (conductor) Albrecht Mayer (Oboe d'amore) Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Divertimento, orchestral suite after the ballet "Le Baiser de la fée" Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Continuo in A major, BWV 1055R Igor Stravinsky Petrushka Baden-Baden, Festspielhaus, 10 April 2022 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-26 La Fille du régiment "Opéra-comique" in two acts from 1797-1848 Libretto by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Jean-François Bayard First performance in Paris, Opéra-Comique, February 11, 1840 Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice, Stefano Ranzani (conductor) Coro del Teatro La Fenice, Alfonso Caiani (Chorus Master) Renaud Doucet, André Barbe (Stage direction, costumes, sets) Guy Simard (Lighting) M 2026-08-26 London Symphony Orchestra, Harry Christophers (conductor) London Symphony Chorus, Simon Halsey (chorus director) Lucy Crowe (soprano), Andrew Staples (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone) Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809) The Creation (sung in English) London, Barbican Hall, 3 March 2022 TV director, Matt Parkin (Senderinfo). 2026-08-26 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 2026-08-26 Berliner Philharmoniker, Riccardo Chailly (conductor) Dmitri Shostakovich 1906 – 1975 Suite No. 2 for Jazz Orchestra Nino Rota 1911 – 1979 La Strada Suite Ottorino Respighi 1879 – 1936 Fountains of Rome Pines of Rome Directed by Henning Kasten Berlin, Waldbühne, 2011 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-26 A fascinating symphonic journey shaped by playful energy, lyrical beauty, subtle humor, and unexpected contrasts. The music moves between delicate textures, intricate rhythms, and powerful orchestral passages, creating a vivid and constantly evolving atmosphere. With its distinctive character and imaginative details, the work offers a captivating listening experience that reveals both the wit and 2026-08-26 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 2026-08-26 Celibidache rehearses Bruckner No. 9 Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache (conductor) In his late years, Sergiu Celibidache (1912-1996) focused his attention on one particular composer: Anton Bruckner. In March 1991 he rehearsed Bruckner's Ninth in unusually long and intense sessions with the Munich Philharmonics. Using unpublished footage, this film shows the individual stages of this tant 2026-08-26 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 2026-08-26 A richly atmospheric orchestral journey inspired by the colors, rhythms, and spirit of Spain. Shimmering textures, sensual melodies, lively dance rhythms, and subtle shifts in mood create an ever-changing musical landscape. From delicate, mysterious moments to vibrant and energetic passages, the performance reveals a world of vivid orchestral colors, elegance, and expressive nuance, offering an im 2026-08-26 Ravel's Boléro transforms a simple rhythmic pattern into a mesmerizing orchestral experience of growing intensity and color. Through carefully layered textures and a relentless rhythmic pulse, the music gradually expands toward a powerful climax. Subtle dynamic changes and shifting instrumental colors create continuous movement within repetition, revealing both precision and dramatic control. The 2026-08-26 A vibrant orchestral journey inspired by the sounds, rhythms, and atmosphere of Spain. Playful gestures, lively dance rhythms, expressive melodies, and sparkling instrumental colors create a captivating musical landscape. The work moves effortlessly between energetic passages and moments of lyrical reflection, blending humor, elegance, and rhythmic vitality. Rich in detail and character, it offers 2026-08-26 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 2026-08-26 Magic Moments of Music: Sergiu Celibidache & the Berliner Philharmoniker is a documentary directed by Holger Preuße and Philipp Quiring. The film presents rare rehearsal and performance moments with Celibidache conducting the renowned orchestra. It offers insight into his unique artistic philosophy, attention to sound detail, and interpretive approach. Through intimate footage and musical excerpts 2026-08-26 Exhibition Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui; choreographer Ma mère l'Oye Jeroen Verbruggen; Choreographer Tim Van Steenbergen; Set & costume Fabiana Piccioli; lighting designer Jason Kittelberger; Assistant choreography Koen Bollen; Dramaturgy Music; Modest Moussorgski (Maurice Ravel's orchestration ), Pictures of an exhibition; Maurice Ravel, Pavane pour une Infante défunte, Ma Mère l'Oye Royal Ballet of Fla 2026-08-26 Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko (conductor) Jonas Kaufmann (tenor) Giuseppe Verdi 1813 – 1901 La forza del destino; Oberture Francesco Cilèa 1866 – 1950 L'Arlesiana; È la solita storia Umberto Giordano 1867 – 1948 Fedora; Amor ti vieta Pietro Mascagni 1863 – 1945 Cavalleria rusticana; Intermezzo sinfonico Licinio Refice 1883 – 1954 Ombra di nube Ottorino Respighi 1879 – 1936 Fontane di Ro 2026-08-26 Flavio, Re de' Longobardi "Dramma per musica" in three acts by George Frideric Handel Libretto by Nicola Francesco Haym First performance in London, King's Theatre, 14 May 1723 Concerto Köln, Benjamin Bayl (Conductor and Harpsichord) Max Emanuel Cencic (Stage Director) Helmut Stürmer (Set Designer), Corina Gramosteanu (Costume Designer), Romain De Lagarde (Lighting Designer) Julia Lezhneva (Emilia 2026-08-26 Bachar Mar-Khalifé (piano, vocals) Marcel Khalifé (vocals) Sary Khalifé (cello) Anthony Millet (accordion) Karim Attoumane (guitar) Jérôme Arrighi (bass) Dogan Poyraz (drums) Festival Jazz à Vienne, 2022 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-26 Marquis Hill takes the stage at the Montréal Jazz Festival for a vibrant performance rooted in contemporary jazz. Powerful trumpet lines meet inventive improvisation, expressive melodies and dynamic rhythms, creating a sound that balances tradition with modern influences. The musicians interact with remarkable freedom and energy, moving between atmospheric passages and driving grooves. A captivati 2026-08-26 Charles Lloyd's Sky Quartet takes the stage at the Ljubljana Jazz Festival for an expressive journey through contemporary jazz. Lyrical themes, fluid improvisation and sensitive interaction between the musicians create a rich and dynamic soundscape. Moments of quiet reflection give way to energetic passages, highlighting the freedom and spontaneity at the heart of jazz. The performance captures th 2026-08-26 Staatskapelle Berlin, Staatsopernchor, Pierre Boulez (conductor) Diana Damrau (soprano) Petra Lang (alto) Gustav Mahler 1860 – 1911 Symphony No. 2 in C minor, "Resurrection" Directed by Michael Beyer Berlin, Philharmonie, 26 March 2005 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 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). 2026-08-27 Berliner Philharmoniker, Pierre Boulez (chef d'orchestre) Maria João Pires (piano) Maurice Ravel 1875 – 1937 Le tombeau de Couperin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Concerto pour piano n° 20, KV 466 Béla Bartók 1881 – 1945 Concerto pour orchestre Claude Debussy 1862 – 1918 Fêtes, "Trois Nocturnes" Directed by Bob Coles Lisbon, Hieronymus Monastery, 1 May 2003 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, Gergely Madaras (Conductor) Victor Julien-Laferrière (Cello) Antonín Dvořák (1841 – 1904) Cello Concerto in B minor Op. 104 César Franck (1822 – 1890) Symphony in D minor Liège, Salle Philharmonique, 25 November 2021 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, Gergely Madaras (Conductor) Denis Kozhukhin (piano) Sergei Rachmaninov 1873 – 1943 Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 Ernő Dohnányi 1877 – 1960 Symphony No. 2 in E major, op. 40 Liège, Salle Philharmonique, 23 February 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 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 2026-08-27 Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: Last Words The great German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was greatly admired for his interpretive insight, note-perfect control of the tonal qualities, and shadings of color in his voice, for exceptional rhythmic sense and impeccable diction. His reputation as a lieder singer is so high – he had a repertoire of more than 3.000 songs – that it is easy to forget his ex 2026-08-27 Creature Akram Khan, choreographer English National Ballet Jeffrey Cirio (Creature) Erina Takahashi (Marie) Stina Quagebeur (Doctor) Ken Saruhashi (Captain) Fabian Reimair (Major) Victor Prigent (Andres) Directed by Asif Kapadia (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado (Conductor) Eric Ericson Chamber Choir Bryn Terfel (baritone), Barbara Bonney (soprano) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Ein Deutsches Requiem Directed by Bob Coles Vienna, Musikverein, 3 April 1997 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 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 2026-08-27 I Lombardi alla prima crociata "Dramma lirico" in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901) Libretto by Temistocle Solera First performance in Milan, Teatro alla Scala, February 11, 1843 Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Daniel Oren (Conductor) Chœur de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège Sarah Schinasi (Stage director) Pier Paolo Bisleri (sets), Françoise Raybaud (Costumes) Marco Ciaponi 2026-08-27 Harold López-Nussa – Timba a la Americana Harold López-Nussa (piano) Gregoire Maret (harmonica) Luques Curtis (double bass) Natascha Rogers (percussion) Ruy Adrián López-Nussa (drums) Jazz à Vienne Festival, July 7, 2023 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 Chucho Valdés (piano) Ramón Alvarez (vocals) Luis Beltrán (alto saxophone) Carlos Averhoff Jr. (tenor saxophone) Eddy De Armas Jr. (trumpet) Osvaldo Fleites (trumpet) José A. Gola (bass) Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno Torre (percussion) Horacio Hernández (drums) Vienne, Théâtre Antique, Festival Jazz à Vienne, 10 July 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 Keyon Harrold – Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Keyon Harrold – Trumpet Burniss Travis – Bass Charles Haynes – Drums Shedrick Mitchell – Keys Randy Runyon – Guitar Malaya – Vocal Jermaine Paul – Bass Stout – Vocal Directed by Sîla Montreal, Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, June 29, 2024 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 Orchestre de la Suisse Romance, Jonathan Nott (Conductor) Gustav Mahler 1860 – 1911 Symphony No. 9 in D major Directed by Sébastien Glas Geneva, Victoria Hall, 8 March 2023 (Senderinfo). 2026-08-27 2026-08-27