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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).

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).

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).

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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).

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

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).

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

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

Quatuor Arod Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) String Quartet No. 19 in C major op. 10 no. 6 "Les dissonances" KV. 465 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet no. 11 in F minor "Serioso" opus 95 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) String quartet in G minor opus 10 Paris, Singer-Polignac Foundation, 5 May 2022 Directed by Bruno Monsaingeon (Senderinfo).

Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers) Opera in three acts by Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875) Libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré First performance in Paris, Théâtre Lyrique, 30 September 1863 Orchestre National du Capitol de Toulouse, Chœur de l'Opéra national du Capitole, Victorien Vanoosten (Conductor) Ballet de l'Opéra national du Capitole Thomas Lebrun (Stage Direction) David Belugou (

Musica Boscareccia : Ancient and baroque sounds Alicia Amo (soprano), Andoni Mercero (violin and conductor), Alexis Aguado (violin), Mercedes Ruiz (cello), Carlos García Bernalt (harpsichord and organ), Juan Carlos de Mulder ( archluth et guitar) Francisco Corselli (1705-1778) Second Lamentation on the Holy Friday in C minor, for soprano and strings (transcription : A. Mercero) Sebastián de Albero

Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano) Quator Danel Dmitri Shostakovich 1906 – 1975 Piano Sonata No. 2 Mieczysław Weinberg 1919 – 1996 String Quartet No. 6 String Quartet No. 2 Dmitri Chostakovitch Quintet for Piano and Strings in G minor, Op. 57 Toulouse, Théâtre du Capitole, 22 January 2026 (Senderinfo).

Thomas Adès (piano), Pekka Kuusisto (violin) Leoš Janáček (1854 – 1928) Sonata for violin and piano Thomas Adès (born in 1971) Märchentänze; World premiere, commissioned by the Louis Vuitton Foundation Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Duo Concertant for violin and piano Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937) Sonata No.2 for violin and piano in G major Paris, Fondation Louis Vuitton, October 4, 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

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).

La grande danza – Aterballetto in Milan Choreographies by Jiří Pokorny (Words & Space), Giuseppe Spota (Narcissus), Philippe Kratz (Phoenix) Aterballetto is the principal producing and touring dance company in Italy. They are well-known for their ability to shift their style across a wide range of musical genres, from classical to pop and jazz. Jiří Pokorny's "Words and Space" is a metaphor of an

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

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

L'Orfeo "Dramma per musica" by Antonio Sartorio (1630 – 1680) Libretto by Aurelio Aureli First performance in Venice, Teatro Vendramino di San Salvatore, December 14, 1672 Ensemble Artaserse, Philippe Jaroussky (musical direction) Benjamin Lazar (stage director) Adeline Caron (sets), Alain Blanchot (costumes), Philippe Gladieux (lights), Mathilde Benmoussa (make-up, hairstyles) Arianna Vendittelli

Hiromi : the Piano Quintet – Festival international de Jazz de Montréal Hiromi – Piano Curtis Stewart – 1st Violin Jannina Norpoth – 2nd Violin Nicholas Revel – Viola Hamilton Berry – Cello Directed by Sîla Montreal, Montreal Jazz Festival (Théâtre Maisonneuve), 29 June 2023 (Senderinfo).

Berliner Philharmoniker, Kirill Petrenko (conductor) Gautier Capuçon (cello) Joseph Haydn 1732 – 1809 Overture in D major, Hob. Ia:7 Igor Stravinsky 1882 – 1971 Pulcinella, Suite (revised version from 1949) Piotr Tchaikovsky 1840 – 1893 Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra in A major, op. 33 Ludwig van Beethoven 1770 – 1827 Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 36 Schloß Esterhazy, Eisens

Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Jonathan Nott (Conductor) Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911) Symphony No 5 in C sharp minor Geneva, Victoria Hall, 16 February 2022 (Senderinfo).

Ensemble Matheus, Jean-Christophe Spinosi (Conductor) Ana Maria Labin (soprano) Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) L'Olimpiade, RV 725; Overture: Allegro In furore giustissimae irae, RV 626 L'Olimpiade, RV 725| Siam Navi All'onde Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Concerto No. 1 for harpsichord, strings and basso continuo in D minor, BWV 1052; allegro Antonio Vivaldi L'Olimpiade, RV 725; Il fidarsi della

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal Magdalena Sypnewski (Violin), Ludmila Piestrak (Violin) Théotime Langlois de Swarte (violin, conductor) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E major BWV 1042 Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor BWV 1041 Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra in D minor BWV 1043 Concerto for Three Violins and Orchestra in D major BWV 1064R Palace

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Fidelio Opera in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) Libretto by Joseph Sonnleitner and Stephan von Breuning First performance in Vienna, Theater and der Wien, 20 November 1805 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Andrés Orozco Estrada (conductor) Chorus of Dutch National Opera, Edward Ananian-Cooper (Chorus master) Andriy Zholdak (Stage direction, set and lighting design) Andriy Zholdak, Sim

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

Maria João Pires (piano), Renaud Capuçon (violin) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) Sonata for piano and violin No. 21 K. 304 Sonata for piano and violin No. 27 K. 379 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) Sonata for violin and piano No. 5 op. 24 (Spring) Violin Sonata No. 6 II. Adagio Gstaad, Eglise de Saanen (Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad), February 3, 2022 TV director, Christophe Boula (Senderinf

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

Samara Joy (vocals) Pasquale Grasso (guitar), Keith Balla (drums), Sam Edward (bass) Montreal International Jazz Festival, July 2, 2022 Directed by Sila (Senderinfo).

Concours de Genève international Music Competition, Viola Competition 2025 Final Round with orchestra Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Compulsory concerto: Léo Albisetti Nouvel Élan One concerto at choice from the following list: Krzysztof Penderecki Viola Concerto Sally Beamish Viola Concerto No. 2 "The Seafarer" Béla Bartók Viola Concerto (Bartók/Dellamaggiore) Paul Hindemith Viola concerto "Der S

Mezzo celebrates its 25th anniversary Tsukino Tanaka (dance) Echo Music by Fritz Hauser Kinsun Chan Choreography Tsotne Zedginidze (piano) Tsotne Zedginidze (born in 2009) Chime Two Preludes Tsukino Tanaka, Josh Nagaoka (dance) La Sylphide, pas de deux 1st act (Tsukino Tanaka, Josh Nagaoka) Music by Herman Seberin Løvenskiold Choreography by August Bournonville Anthony Leon (tenor), Nino Sanikidze

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