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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).

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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

Nate Smith (drums), Fima Ephron (bass), Brad Allen Williams (guitar), Jaleel Shaw (saxophones), Jon Cowherd (keyboards) Jazz à Vienne Festival, 30 June 2022 (Senderinfo).

Miles Davis in Concert (1988) Münchner Klaviersommer '88 Miles Davis (Trumpet) Kenny Garrett (Saxophone) Bobby Irving (Keyboards) Adam Holzman (Keyboards) Joseph "Foley" McCreary (Guitar) Benjamin Rietveld (Bass) Marilyn Mazur (Percussion) Ricky Wellman (Drums) Director Janos Darvas Münchner Klaviersommer 1988, Philharmonie am Gasteig (Senderinfo).

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

The Sound of Cinema – Conversations with Alexandre Desplat & Solrey – Hosted by Stéphane Lerouge – Mostra Venice 2022 (Senderinfo).

Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache (conductor) Maurice Ravel 1875 – 1937 Alborada del gracioso Cologne, Philharmonie, 1994 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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 this episode, we delve into Innocence, an opera by composer Kaija Saariaho and l

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

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).

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

Takács Quartet, Zoltán Kocsis (piano) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 34 1992 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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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).

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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

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Marie Jacquot (Conductor) Midori (Violin) Vivian Fung 1975 – Earworms Antonín Dvořák 1841 – 1904 Violin Concerto in A minor Amy Beach 1867 – 1944 Gaelic Symphony in E minor Berlin, Philharmonie, 22 June 2025 (Senderinfo).

A Dream of Red Mansions Adapted from the book written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) National Ballet of China, Feng Ying (Artistic Director) Tong Ruirui (General Choreography) He Tao (Guest), Zhang Zhenxin, Zheng Yu (Choreographers) Ye Xiaogang (Music) National Ballet Symphony Orchestra of China, Zhang Yi (conductor) Recorded in Beijing, China, Tianqiao Theater Directed by Patri

Mitsuko Uchida (piano) Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Jeffrey Tate (conductor) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Piano Concerto no. 9 in E-flat Major K 271 1990 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

English Chamber Orchestra, Jeffrey Tate (conductor) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Symphony no. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter" Vienna, Schloss Schönbrunn, 16 November 1990 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Münchner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache (Conductor) Maurice Ravel 1875 – 1937 Rapsodie Espagnole Cologne, Philharmonie, 1994 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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

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

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).

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).

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Rachmaninov revisited Celebrated in his day not only as a great composer, Sergei Rachmaninov was also admired as an outstanding pianist who was a peerless interpreter of his own works including the piano concerti and the Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini. It is well known that he was in effect the sole pianist capable of performing his most demanding Third Piano Concerto and his performances and rec

Boris Giltburg (piano) Frédéric Chopin 1810 – 1849 Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54 Sergei Rachmaninov 1973 – 1943 Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2 Prelude in G major, op. 32 No. 5 Prelude in G minor, op. 23 No. 5 Prelude in B minor, op. 32 No. 10 Prelude in G sharp minor, op. 32 No. 12 Prelude in C minor, op. 23 No.

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

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Mozart: The Great Mass Uwe Scholz (choreography) Leipziger Ballett Eun Yee You (soprano), Marie-Claude Chappuis (mezzo-soprano), Werner Güra (tenor), Friedemann Röhlig (bass) Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Chorus of the Leipzig Opera, Balázs Kocsár (conductor) Directed by Hans Hulscher (Senderinfo).

Dialogues II A Sort of... Mats Ek; choreography Clotilde Tran-Phat, Johnny McMillan; dancers Henryk Górecki; music Ellen Ruge; lighting Geber; costumes We Are But Shadows Akram Khan; choreography Xiaoyi Hua, Claudio Cangialosi; dancers Mavin Khoo; scénographie Mud of Sorrow : U Lamentu di Ghjesù (Nina Harries and Raaheel Hussain), Do You Remember? (Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan; Camilo Tirado, Sound Engi

L'Ecume des jours (The Foam of Days) Opera in three acts by Edison Denisov 1929-1996 Libretto by the composer based on the eponymous novel by Boris Vian Paris, Opéra Comique, 15 mars 1986 Orchestre National de Lille, Chœur de l'Opéra de Lille, Bassem Akiki (conductor) Anna Smolar (stage director) Anna Met (set design), Julia Kornacka (costumes), Felice Ross (lighting), Paweł Sakowicz (choreography

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).

Yehudi Menuhin, the Violin of the Century Lord Yehudi Menuhin, relaxing at his home in the Greek isles, tells the story of his wonderful career on the eve of his 80th birthday. A wealth of rare archival material illustrates this highly informative and entertaining profile of the world's greatest violinist, providing insight into the life of the young San Franciscan wonderchild, his sudden rise to