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Jowee Omicil "sMiles" – Tribute to Miles Davis Jowee Omicil (saxophones, clarinets, flutes, pocket trumpet, vocals and piano) Yoann Danier (drums) Taylor Philemon (battery) Paris, Studio de l'Ermitage, April 13, 2026 (Senderinfo).

Opera Now: György Kurtág 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... In 1957, Samuel Beckett's play Fin de Partie, written in F

Pygmalion, Raphaël Pichon (Conductor) Maïlys de Villoutreys (soprano), Lucile Richardot (alto), Zachary Wilder (tenor), Tomáš Král (baritone), Christian Immler (bass) Matthieu Boutineau (Organ) Johann Sebastian Bach 1685 – 1750 Der Gerechte kömmt um, BWV 1149 Missa brevis in G minor, BWV 235 O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 118 Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 1117 O Mensch, bewein dein Sün

Madama Butterfly "Tragedia giapponese" by Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica after David Belasco's play "Madame Butterfly" First performance in Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 17 February 1904 GNO Orchestra, GNO Chorus, Vassilis Christopoulos (Conductor) Agathangelos Georgakatos (chorus master) Olivier Py (stage director) Pierre-André Weitz (Sets), Pierre-André W

Bruno Walter: Portrait Directed by Janos Darvas The film portrays Bruno Walter (1876-1962), one of the most important conductors of the 20th century. The Italian biographer Michele Selvini speaks about the musician Bruno Walter who formed the musical life of the capitals of Europe and the United States over a period of 60 years. But so far not published film material also shows a different, not so

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Klaus Mäkelä (conductor) Daniel Lozakovich (violin) Max Bruch 1838 – 1920 Violin Concerto No. 1 Gustav Mahler 1860 – 1911 Symphony No. 5 Seoul, Lotte Concert Hall, 6 November 2025 (Senderinfo).

Brahms: String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51/1, performed by the Keller Quartet, is a concert film directed by János Darvas. The performance offers a refined and expressive interpretation of Brahms' chamber music, emphasizing emotional depth, structural clarity, and technical precision. Through the ensemble's cohesive musicianship, the work unfolds with intensity and balance, capturing both the

Sleeping beauty Ballet in a prologue and two acts by Christian Spuck Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Ballett Zürich, Junior Ballett Philharmonia Zürich, Robertas Šervenikas (conductor) Directed by Michael Beyer Zurich, Opernhaus, 2022 (Senderinfo).

Accident: A family portrait Vilde Frang violin; Francesca Amante, Nataša Novotná, Maja Dworak Strømgren, Line Tørmoen, Viktor Konvalinka, Václav Kuneš, Jo Strømgren, Rostislav Novák Sen. (dead man) Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe: 6 Sonatas for solo violin In 'Accident', death comes unexpectedly and abruptly to a family that has recently been challenged by the pater familia's marriage to a younger woman. Whe

Brahms: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 51/2, performed by the Keller Quartet, is a concert film directed by János Darvas. The performance presents Brahms' chamber work with refined musicianship, emphasizing emotional depth, structural clarity, and expressive contrast. Through the Keller Quartet's cohesive interpretation, the piece unfolds with both intensity and lyrical sensitivity, showcasi

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

Solrey (artistic and musical direction) Traffic Quintet Bertrand Cervera (1st violon), Elsa Benabdallah (2ndviolin), Estelle Villotte (viola), Raphael Perraud (cello), Philippe Noharet (double bass), Sylvain Blassel (harp), Brenda Poupard (mezzo-soprano) Igor Stravinsky 1882 – 1971 Pulcinella Nino Rota 1911 – 1979 extract from 'Casanova', music for the film by Federico Fellini Wolfgang Amadeus Moz

Idoménée "Tragédie en musique" by André Campra (1660-1744) Libretto by Antoine Danchet First peformance in Paris, Opéra, 12 January 1712 1731 version Le Concert d'Astrée, Emmanuelle Haïm (conductor) Compagnie Dantzaz Àlex Ollé; La Fura dels Baus (Stage direction) Alfons Flores (sets), Lluc Castells (Costumes), Urs Schönebaum (lighting), Emmanuel Carlier (Video), Martin Harriague (Choreography) Eva

This concert performance brings together jazz virtuosity, soulful expression, and rhythmic innovation in a dynamic live setting. Intricate grooves and fluid improvisations unfold with remarkable energy as musicians interact with spontaneity and precision. Atmospheric keyboard textures, expressive vocals, and powerful drumming create a layered soundscape that moves between intensity and restraint.

The artists-in-residence concert Franck Tortiller (vibraphone), Yves Rousseau (double bass), Bojan Z (piano, keyboards), Louis Winsberg (guitar), Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Thomas de Pourquery (saxophone), Airelle Besson (trumpet), Anne Paceo (drums), Fidel Fourneyron (trombone), Théo Ceccaldi (violin) Jazz sous les Pommiers Festival, August 26, 2021 (Senderinfo).

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

Arte Flamenco, 35 years of Festival in Mont-de-Marsan In the heart of the Landes, every July, the streets and stages of Mont-de-Marsan welcome Arte Flamenco. Created in 1989 by the Department of Landes on the initiative of Henri Emmanuelli, the largest flamenco festival outside the Spanish borders celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2024. The opportunity for its director Lionel Niedzwiecki to look

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Krzysztof Urbański (conductor) Warsaw Philharmonic Choir, Bartosz Michałowski (choir director) Garrick Ohlsson (piano) Bartosz Nowak (tenor), Łukasz Kocur (bass), Veljo Tormis 1930 – 2017 Raua needmine for tenor, bass, mixed choir and shaman drum Karol Szymanowski 1882 – 1937 Symphony No. 4 'Sinfonia concertante', Op. 60 Igor Stravinsky 1882 – 1971 The Rite of Spring

Il Trittico Three operas in one act by Giacomo Puccini 1858 -1924 Il Tabarro Libretto by Giuseppe Adami, based on "La Houppelande" by Didier Gold Suor Angelica Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano Gianni Schicchi Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano, based on an episode in Dante's "Divine Comedy" First performance in New York, Metropolitan Opera, December 14, 1918 La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, L

Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Thomas Guggeis (Conductor) Tanja Ariane Baumgartner (mezzo-soprano), Attilio Glaser (Tenor) Maurice Ravel (1975 – 1937) Ma mère l'oye Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911) The Song of the Earth Toulouse, Halle aux Grains, 6 November 2021 TV director, Sébastien Berger (Senderinfo).

Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniel Harding (Conductor) Martha Argerich, Maria Joao Pires (piano) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) Concerto for two pianos and orchestra No.10 in E flat major, KV 365 Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911) Symphony No.1 in D major "Titan" Geneva, Victoria Hall, December 16, 2021 (Senderinfo).

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

Rodin Ballet Julien Lestel Julien Lestel (choreographer) Patrick Murru (costumes) Lo-Ammy Vaimatapako (light) 2023 Directed by Patrick Lauze (Senderinfo).

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

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

Atys "Tragédie en musique" in a prologue and five acts by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632 – 1687) Libretto by Philippe Quinault after Ovid's "Fasti" Creation in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, January 10, 1676 Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García Alarcón (Conductor) Choir of the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Alan Woodbridge (Chorus Master) Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Genève Angelin Preljocaj (Stage Direction and

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

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

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).

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

Alexandre Kantorow (piano), Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Gautier Capuçon (cello) Felix Mendelssohn 1809-1847 Trio n°1, op. 49 Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Trio n°1, op. 8 Paris, Fondation Louis Vuitton, June 3, 2025 (Senderinfo).

Madama Butterfly "Tragedia giapponese" by Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica after David Belasco's play "Madame Butterfly" First performance in Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 17 February 1904 GNO Orchestra, GNO Chorus, Vassilis Christopoulos (Conductor) Agathangelos Georgakatos (chorus master) Olivier Py (stage director) Pierre-André Weitz (Sets), Pierre-André W

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).

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

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

Utopia, Teodor Currentzis (conductor) Alexandre Kantorow (piano), Regula Mühlemann (soprano) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B flat major, op. 83 Gustav Mahler 1860 – 1911 Symphony No. 4 in G major Berlin, Funkhaus, 7 April 2025 (Senderinfo).

Lucas Debargue (piano), Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Joseph Swensen (conductor) Maurice Ravel 1875 – 1937 Ma Mère l'Oye (Suite) George Gershwin 1898 – 1937 Rhapsody in Blue, for piano and orchestra Maurice Ravel Concerto in G major, for piano and orchestra George Gershwin An American in Paris Bordeaux, Auditorium de l'Opéra, 8 January 2026 (Senderinfo).

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, Catherine Larsen-Maguire (Conductor) Ryan Corbett (Accordion) Anna Clyne 1980 – This Midnight Hour Jay Capperauld 1989 – Galvanic Dances for accordion and orchestra Hector Berlioz 1803 – 1869 Symphonie fantastique Op. 14 Berlin, Konzerthaus, 6 August 2025 (Senderinfo).

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,

Atys "Tragédie en musique" in a prologue and five acts by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632 – 1687) Libretto by Philippe Quinault after Ovid's "Fasti" Creation in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, January 10, 1676 Cappella Mediterranea, Leonardo García Alarcón (Conductor) Choir of the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Alan Woodbridge (Chorus Master) Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Genève Angelin Preljocaj (Stage Direction and

UNLIMITED MILES: MILES DAVIS AT 100 John Beasley (keyboards), Sean Jones (trumpet), Mark Turner (saxophone), Kurt Rosenwinkel (guitar), Ben Williams (bass), Terreon Gully (drums) Tokyo, Blue Note Tokyo, 22 April 2026 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Miles Davis, this dream project brings together an all-star sextet led by pianist and composer John Beasley, who joined Miles Davis'

Arte Flamenco, 35 years of Festival in Mont-de-Marsan In the heart of the Landes, every July, the streets and stages of Mont-de-Marsan welcome Arte Flamenco. Created in 1989 by the Department of Landes on the initiative of Henri Emmanuelli, the largest flamenco festival outside the Spanish borders celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2024. The opportunity for its director Lionel Niedzwiecki to look

Christian Zacharias (piano) Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Gianluigi Gelmetti (conductor) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Piano Concerto no. 8 in C Major K 246 1990 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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

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

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).

Nuits Blanches & Take back the night Piece for ten dancers and two musicians Choreography Hervé Koubi Assistant Fayçal Hamlat Music Dear Deer Clothilde Sourdeval Frédéric Iovino Hervé Koubi Company Dancers So Hee Park Ji Woo Lim Jeong Eun Hwang Ye Ri Yoo Soo A Huh Hye Soo Shin Seohyun Baek Tae Hee Kim Momoka Kubota Yeain Hwang Lighting design Lionel Buzonie Costume design Guillaume Gabriel Directe

Roméo et Juliette "Drame lyrique" in 5 acts by Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré after the tragedy by William Shakespeare First performance in Paris, Théâtre-Lyrique du Châtelet, 27 April 1867 Philharmonia Zürich, Roberto Forés Veses (Music Direction) Chor der Oper Zürich, Ernst Raffelsberger (Chorus Master) Ted Huffman (Stage director) Andrew Lieberman (Stage d

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

Alexandre Kantorow (piano), Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Gautier Capucon (cello) Sergei Rachmaninov 1873 – 1943 Trio Élégiaque no. 1 in G minor Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky 1840 – 1893 Trio in A minor op. 50 "In memory of a great artist" Paris, Fondation Louis Vuitton, 14 June 2024 (Senderinfo).

Combined Choir and Combined Orchestra of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Choir and Symphony Orchestra of the Teatro Carlo Felice Genoa, Alan Buribayev (conductor) Saltanat Akhmetova, Zhupar Gabdullina, Aigul Niyazova (sopranos), Tatyana Vitsinskaya, Oksana Davydenko (altos), Nurlan Bekmukhambetov (tenor), Oleg Tatamirov (baritone), Tair Tazhi (bass) Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911) Symphony No. 8 in E-flat

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).

The Noseda Effect A film by Alex Olegnowicz The Noseda Effect is an intimate portrait of Gianandrea Noseda, filmed over three years, from his hometown of Milan, at the famous Teatro alla Scala, and continues at the Juilliard School, the Kennedy Center, the Metropolitan Opera and the Zurich Opera. The film features interviews with his family, friends and artistic collaborators, including Piotr Becz

Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse, Tarmo Peltokoski (conductor) Mao Fujita (Piano) Krzysztof Penderecki 1933 – 2020 Threnody for the victims of Hiroshima Frédéric Chopin 1810 – 1849 Piano Concerto No. 1 Witold Lutosławski 1913 – 1994 Symphony No. 3 Toulouse, Halle aux Grains, 13 March 2026 (Senderinfo).

Rodin Ballet Julien Lestel Julien Lestel (choreographer) Patrick Murru (costumes) Lo-Ammy Vaimatapako (light) 2023 Directed by Patrick Lauze (Senderinfo).

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

Jascha Heifetz – God's Fiddler Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin, a musical "wunderkind" who went on to set the standards for nearly a century. Through home movies and personal family photos taken from 1903-1987, this documentary filmed in Vilna, Lithuania, Saint Petersburg, Russia, and in Los Angeles, re-creates a life that spanned the 20th Century. We hear from all