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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

Ballaké Sissoko and Piers Faccini in Porquerolles Piers Faccini (guitar, vocals) Ballaké Sissoko (Kora) Directed by Giuseppe de Vecchi Jazz à Porquerolles, July 14, 2025 (Senderinfo).

The Rhythm of Silence Yom (clarinet) Théo Ceccaldi (violin) Valentin Ceccaldi (cello) Hyères, Jazz à Porquerolles, 12 July 2025 (Senderinfo).

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor) Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano) Mathilde Laurent (perfumer) Alexander Scriabin 1872 – 1915 Prometheus, The Poem of Fire Alexander Scriabin's symphonic poem "Prometheus, The Poem of Fire" celebrates synesthesia and cosmic unity. Devised by San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Cartier in-

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

Electronic Vibrations – A sound changes the world Whether techno or hip-hop – electronic music is nowadays the driving force of pop culture. We have almost forgotten that its origins lie in the WDR's electronic studio, which made Cologne to one of the centres of the avant-garde during the post-war years. This is the story of how a room full of strange devices would become a cabinet of curiosities,

Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi (conductor) Ulla Miilmann (flute), Liv Redpath (soprano), Johan Reuter (baritone) Carl Nielsen 1865- 1931 Prelude to Saul and David, II act Flute Concerto Symphony No. 3, op. 27 "Sinfonia espansiva" Copenhagen, DR Koncerthuset, 2023 Directed by Kasper Lange (Senderinfo).

Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Aziz Shokhakimov (conductor) Chœur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Richard Wilberforce (chorus master) Pretty Yende (soprano), Ludovic Tézier (baritone) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45 Festival de Saint-Denis, 5 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

Les Fêtes d'Hébé "Opéra-Ballet" in a prologue and three entrées by Jean-Philippe Rameau 1683 – 1764 Libretto by Antoine-César Gautier de Montdorge First performance in Paris, Académie Royale de Musique, 21 May 1739 Les Arts Florissants, William Christie (Conductor) Thibault Lenaerts (Chorus master) Robert Carsen (Stage director, Lighting designer) Gideon Davey (Set designer), Gideon Davey (Costume

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).

Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi (conductor) Carl Nielsen 1865- 1931 Aladdin Suite Symphony No. 6, "Sinfonia semplice" Copenhagen, DR Koncerthuset, 2023 Directed by Kasper Lange (Senderinfo).

David Oistrakh, Artist of the People The dramatic story of an inspired violinist, of a loyal man whose self-imposed silence eloquently betrayed unspoken private suffering. This extensive profile features interviews with David Oistrakh's longtime friends and fellow musicians: Yehudi Menuhin showing what it takes to make a great violinist; Mstislav Rostropovitch talking of Oistrakh's relationship wi

Pannon Philharmonic, Tibor Bogányi (conductor) Kristóf Baráti (violin) Béla Bartók (1881 – 1945) Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. posth. Rhapsody No. 1 Rhapsody No. 2 Violin Concerto No. 2 Pécs, Kodály Centre, 27 April 2023 (Senderinfo).

Un Ballo in maschera "Melodramma" in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901) Libretto by Antonio Somma First performance in Rome, Teatro Apollo, 17 February 1859 Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, Antonino Fogliani (Conductor) Cor de la Generalitat Valenciana, Francesc Perales (Chorus master) Rafael Villalobos (Stage Director) Emanuele Sinisi (Set Designer), Lorenzo Caprile (Costume Designer

Marquis Hill (trumpet) Joël Ross (vibraphone, piano), Makaya McCraven (drums), Paul Junius (bass) Montreal International Jazz Festival, July 3, 2022 Directed by Sîla (Senderinfo).

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).

Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet Charles Lloyd (saxophone, flute) Jason Moran (piano) Larry Grenadier (bass) Eric Harland (battery) Directed by Amos Rozenberg Ljubljana Jazz Festival, 10 July 2024 (Senderinfo).

Electronic Vibrations – A sound changes the world Whether techno or hip-hop – electronic music is nowadays the driving force of pop culture. We have almost forgotten that its origins lie in the WDR's electronic studio, which made Cologne to one of the centres of the avant-garde during the post-war years. This is the story of how a room full of strange devices would become a cabinet of curiosities,

Orchestre National de Lille, Kazushi Ono (Conductor) Ingela Brimberg (Soprano) Richard Wagner (1813 – 1883) Tannhäuser, Overture and Bacchanal Richard Strauss (1864 – 1949) Four last songs Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) Symphony no.6 in B minor op. 54 Lille, Nouveau Siècle, 3 February 2023 (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

San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor) Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano) Mathilde Laurent (perfumer) Alexander Scriabin 1872 – 1915 Prometheus, The Poem of Fire Alexander Scriabin's symphonic poem "Prometheus, The Poem of Fire" celebrates synesthesia and cosmic unity. Devised by San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Cartier in-

Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi (conductor) Ulla Miilmann (flute), Liv Redpath (soprano), Johan Reuter (baritone) Carl Nielsen 1865- 1931 Prelude to Saul and David, II act Flute Concerto Symphony No. 3, op. 27 "Sinfonia espansiva" Copenhagen, DR Koncerthuset, 2023 Directed by Kasper Lange (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

Die Walküre First day of "Der Ring des Nibelungen" by Richard Wagner (1813 – 1883) Libretto by de Richard Wagner Munich, Königliches Hof- und National Theater, 26 June 1870 Philharmonia Zürich Gianandrea Noseda (Direction) Andreas Homoki (Stage direction) Christian Schmidt (Set and Costume Design), Franck Evin (Lighting design) Eric Cutler (Siegmund) Christof Fischesser (Hunding) Tomasz Konieczny

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

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).

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).

Les Violons du Roy, Jonathan Cohen (Conductor) Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Tim Mead (countertenor) Georg Friderich Handel (1685 – 1759) Silete venti HWV 242 Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710 – 1736) Stabat Mater Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741) Concerto pour cordes en sol mineur RV 157 Cessate, omai cessate RV 684 Montreal, Salle Bourgie, 11 November 2022 (Senderinfo).

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

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).

Gregory Porter Gregory Porter (vocals), Chip Crawford (piano), Emanuel Harrold (drums), Tivon Pennicott (saxophone), Jahmal Nichols (bass), Ondrej Pivec (Hammond organ) Jazzaldia, San Sebastián, 22 July 2022 (Senderinfo).

Pink Martini at Peralada Pink Martini China Forbes (vocals) Festival Castell Peralada, 23 july 2022 (Senderinfo).

Mitten Wir Im Leben Sind; Bach 6 cello suiten Jean-Guihen Queyras (Violoncello) Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker (Choreography) Dancers: Boštjan Antončič Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Marie Goudot Julien Monty Michaël Pomero Directed by Corentin Leconte Recorded at Lites Film Studios, Brussels (Senderinfo).

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).

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

Les Fêtes d'Hébé "Opéra-Ballet" in a prologue and three entrées by Jean-Philippe Rameau 1683 – 1764 Libretto by Antoine-César Gautier de Montdorge First performance in Paris, Académie Royale de Musique, 21 May 1739 Les Arts Florissants, William Christie (Conductor) Thibault Lenaerts (Chorus master) Robert Carsen (Stage director, Lighting designer) Gideon Davey (Set designer), Gideon Davey (Costume

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

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Klaus Mäkelä (conductor) Nederlands Kamerkoor Sabine Devieilhe (soprano), Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano), Julian Prégardien (tenor), Benjamin Appl (bass) Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957) Symphony No. 4 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) Requiem, KV 626 Amsterdam, Concertgebouw, 25 November 2022 (Senderinfo).

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).

Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Luisi (conductor) Bomsori Kim (violin) Carl Nielsen 1865- 1931 Violin Concerto Op. 33 Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 Copenhagen, DR Koncerthuset, 2023 Directed by Kasper Lange (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

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

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).

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).

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).

La Mélancolie de la résistance Opera by Marc-André Dalbavie 1961 – Libretto by Guillaume Métayer in collaboration with David Marton based on the novel by László Krasznahorkai Staatskapelle Berlin, Marie Jacquot (Musical Director) David Marton (Stage director) Amber Vandenhoeck (Set Design), Pola Kardum (Costumes), Miriam Damm (Light), Chris Kondek (Video) Matthias Klink (Georges Esther) Tanja Aria

Les Métaboles, Léo Warynski (direction) Yoan Hereau (organ) Céline Diez (visual creation, scenography) Clément Debailleul (visual creation) Elsa Revol (lighting design) Camille Pénager (costume design) Philip Glass 1937 – Another Look at Harmony, Partie 4 Andrea Basili 1705 – 1777 Canon ad unisonum Paris, Philharmonie, December 17, 2025 (Senderinfo).