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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

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).

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

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

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).

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

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

Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Daniele Gatti (Conductor) Felix Mendelssohn 1809 – 1847 Calm sea and prosperous voyage, op. 27 Claude Debussy 1862 – 1918 La Mer Ludwig van Beethoven 1770 – 1827 Symphony no. 6 in F major Op. 68, "Pastoral" Geneva, Victoria Hall, 8 November 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

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

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).

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

Takács Quartet, Nobuko Imai (viola) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 String Quintet No. 1 in F major, op. 88 1977 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

Takács Quartet, Nobuko Imai (viola) Johannes Brahms 1833 – 1897 String Quintet No. 2 in G major, op. 111 1977 Directed by Janos Darvas (Senderinfo).

Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini (conductor) NFM Choir Anett Fritsch (soprano), Maximilian Schmitt (tenor), Florian Boesch (bass-baritone) Joseph Haydn (1832 – 1809) The Seasons Hob. XXI:3 Wrocław, National Forum of Music, 17 September 2023 (Senderinfo).

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

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

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'

Le Concert des Nations, El León de Oro, Jordi Savall (Conductor) Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828) Symphony no 8 in B minor D. 759 "Unfinished" Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) Symphony no 9 in D minor op. 125 "Choral" Saline royale d'Arc et Senans, 28 August 2021 (Senderinfo).

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).

Opera Now: George Benjamin 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... This first episode is devoted to the works of two leadin

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).

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

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

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).

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).

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).

Ana Morales Peculiar Ana Morales (Conception, Creation and Choreography) Gabriel Paré – Cube.Bz (Lighting and Stage Design) Miguel Marín Pavón, Ana Crismán, Tomás de Perrate, Rycardo Moreno (Musical Creation) Antonio Molina "El Choro" (Choreography Piece 3) Ana Morales, Antonio Molina 'El Choro', Julia Acosta (Dance) Miguel Marin Pavon (Voice) Ana Crismán (Harp), Tomás de Perrate (Vocal), Rycardo

Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, Lionel Bringuier (conductor) Pavel Kolesnikov, Samson Tsoy (pianos) Maurice Ravel 1875 – 1937 Le Tombeau de Couperin Francis Poulenc 1899 – 1963 Concerto for two pianos Igor Stravinsky 1882 – 1973 The Firebird, suite (1919 version) Maurice Ravel Bolero Liège, Salle Philharmonique, 9 January 2026 (Senderinfo).

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