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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).

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

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

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

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

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

Wenzel Fuchs (clarinette), Elena Bashkirova (piano) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120 1996 Directed by Jean-Claude Piroué (Senderinfo).

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).

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

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).

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

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

Miklós Perényi (cello), Zoltán Kocsis (piano) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Sonata for piano and violoncello in E minor No. 1, op. 38 Sonata for piano and violoncello in F major No. 2, op. 99 1990 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

Médée "Tragédie en musique" in a prologue and five acts by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643 – 1704) Libretto by Thomas Corneille First performance in Paris, Opéra, 4 December 1693 Concert version Le Concert Spirituel, Hervé Niquet (Conductor) Véronique Gens (Médée) Cyrille Dubois (Jason) Judith van Wanroij (Créuse) Thomas Dolié (Créon) David Witczak (Oronte) Hélène Carpentier (La Victoire; Nérine; l

MANU KATCHÉ "ONE SHOT NOTE" Manu Katché (drums), Patrick Manouguian (guitar), Jérôme Regard (bass), Elvin Galland, Alfio Origlio (keyboards) Guests: Michel Jonasz, Sophie Unger, Jazzy Bazz, Célia Kameni, Raul Midon Recorded 04/07/2021 at the Ancient Theater, Vienna (Senderinfo).

Archie Shepp et David Murray (saxophone). Hamid Drake (drums), Brad Jones (bass). Kirk Lightsey (piano) Sons d'Hiver, February 2021 (Senderinfo).

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).

Wenzel Fuchs (clarinete), Elena Bashkirova (piano), Dietmar Schwalke (cello) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Trio for clarinet, piano and cello in A minor, Op. 114 1996 Directed by Jean-Claude Piroué (Senderinfo).

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).

Boris Pergamenschikow (violonchelo), Elena Bashkirova (piano), Maxim Vengerov (violín) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8 1997 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Krzysztof Urbański (conductor) Edyta Krzemień (soprano), Anna Federowicz (soprano), Michał Sławecki (countertenor) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791 Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Henryk Mikołaj Górecki 1933 – 1910 Symphony No. 3 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', Op. 36 Warsaw, National Philharmonic, 31 October 2025 (Senderinfo).

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

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.

Wiener Streichsextett Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, op. 18 1995 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

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

Wiener Streichsextett Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 String Sextet No. 2 in G major, op. 36 1995 Directed by Janos Darvas (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).

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

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

Richard Strauss and his Heroines Divorce! After six years of marriage the choleric and chronically jealous Pauline, daughter of a general, has had enough of Richard Strauss. Pauline always knew it: her husband who at 36 is celebrated as the most important living German composer across the globe is cheating on her. His congeniality and moral uprightness is just a mask! Are his inspirations for the

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

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).

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).

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

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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

La Damnation de Faust "Légende dramatique" in four parts by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) Libretto by Hector Berlioz and Almire Gandonnière after Gérard de Nerval's translation of "Faust" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe First performance in Paris, Opéra-Comique, December 6, 1846 Les Siècles, Jakob Lehmann (conductor) Chœur de Radio France, Lionel Sow (chorus master) Maîtrise de Radio France, Marie-Noël

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).

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

The Sound of Cinema – Conversations with Simone Menezes – Hosted by Stéphane Lerouge – Mostra Venice 2022 (Senderinfo).

Médée "Tragédie en musique" in a prologue and five acts by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643 – 1704) Libretto by Thomas Corneille First performance in Paris, Opéra, 4 December 1693 Concert version Le Concert Spirituel, Hervé Niquet (Conductor) Véronique Gens (Médée) Cyrille Dubois (Jason) Judith van Wanroij (Créuse) Thomas Dolié (Créon) David Witczak (Oronte) Hélène Carpentier (La Victoire; Nérine; l

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

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).

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: 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

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).

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

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

Czech Philharmonic, Alain Altinoglu (conductor) Beatrice Rana (piano) Hector Berlioz 1803 – 1869 Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9 Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy 1809 – 1847 Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 Hector Berlioz Royal Hunt and Storm from the opera "Les Troyens" Maurice Ravel 1875 – 1937 Suite No. 2 from the ballet "Daphnis et Chloé" Prague, Rudolfinum, 4 April 2025 (Senderinfo).

Berliner Philharmoniker, Mariss Jansons (conductor) Hilary Hahn (violin) Dmitri Shostakovich 1906 – 1975 Violin Concerto no. 1 in E minor op. 77 Antonín Dvořák 1841 – 1904 Symphony no. 8 in G major op. 88 Carl Maria von Weber 1786 – 1826 Oberon, overture Directed by Shoichi Nishikawa Tokyo, Suntory Hall, 26 November 2000 (Senderinfo).

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).