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From Stadium to Stage: The Shared Language of Music and Sport
What links football clubs, opera houses, marathon runners and conductors? More than metaphor: music and sport have a shared pursuit of excellence, discipline and physical freedom.
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Listen Closer: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
As we commemorate Mozart’s 270th birthday this week, take a moment to discover the musical pillars of his tempestuous Symphony No. 40.
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Listening to the Seasons
From snow-muted streets to the promise of spring, the changing seasons shape how we hear and remember music. Andrew Mellor reflects on weather, memory and the composers who have translated…
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Tom, Jerry, and Rossini: Cartoons Meet Classical Music
From Tom and Jerry's piano duels to the Pink Panther's orchestral mischief, classic cartoons introduced generations to Liszt, Rossini, and Beethoven—proving classical music belongs to everyone, not just concert halls.
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Musical Bloodsport: When Composer-Critics Pick Up the Pen
From Schumann to Debussy, from César Cui to Virgil Thomson, some of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries' greatest composers moonlighted as critics. Their prose could be as vicious…
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New Year, New Music: Portraits of Classical Music’s Next Generation
From centenary celebrations to world premieres, 2026 promises a wealth of musical discovery. Jack Pepper looks ahead to the year’s highlights and shines a light on three young composers redefining…
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“But is it Classical?” Shining a Light on Rosalía’s LUX
LUX, the classical-infused album from Spanish pop star Rosalía, has dominated the musical landscape since its release in November. But do these lush orchestrations, fierce choral…
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Audiences in London boo a Turandot sans “Nessun dorma,” Philip Glass cancels a world premiere at the Kennedy Center, and…
February 2: This week in classical music
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Financial troubles at The Met, Roberto Alagna speaks out, behind the scenes with the Cleveland Orchestra and more
January 26: This week in classical music
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Yo-Yo Ma plays for the whales, Riccardo Muti plays in prison, Zubin Mehta won’t play in Israel, and more
January 19: This week in classical music
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Inside Vienna’s Konzerthaus: The Concert Hall That Shaped an Orchestra
What makes a concert hall unforgettable? For James Jolly, it's the alchemy between architecture and sound. His first visit to Vienna's Konzerthaus – home to the Vienna Symphony…
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Semyon Bychkov set to lead the Paris Opera, the Washington National Opera set to leave the Kennedy Center, and more
January 12: This week in classical music
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Semyon Bychkov Appointed Future Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris
The Opéra national de Paris has announced the nomination of Semyon Bychkov as its next Music Director, marking a major new chapter for the institution.
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s jubilant New Year, Marina Viotti’s crossover career, and more
January 5: This week in classical music
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s début, Jonas Kaufmann’s lament, influencers at The Met and more
December 29: This week in classical music
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Tom, Jerry, and Rossini: Cartoons Meet Classical Music
From Tom and Jerry's piano duels to the Pink Panther's orchestral mischief, classic cartoons introduced generations to Liszt, Rossini, and Beethoven—proving classical music belongs to everyone, not just concert halls.
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Renaud Capuçon at 50: Five Decades, Five Pieces
To mark his 50th birthday, Renaud Capuçon looks back on his life as a musician through five works that shaped him—one for each decade, from childhood discovery to…
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Kantorow & Hillborg: Inside Their New Piano Concerto Premiere
On the occasion of the world premiere of The Kalamazoo Flow, pianist Alexandre Kantorow and composer Anders Hillborg open the doors to a rare creative exchange. Written for Kantorow and…
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The Self-Playing Grand Piano: An Inside Look at the Steinway Spirio with Manager Michael Geise
Steinway EMEA Manager Michael Geise reveals the story behind the world’s finest high resolution player piano, the Steinway & Sons Spirio.
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“You Have to Take the Audience With You”: Joshua Weilerstein on Communion in Performance
Joshua Weilerstein speaks about inspiration, integrity, and why taking audiences seriously—especially younger ones—is essential to keeping classical music alive and meaningful today.
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First Times with Alisa Weilerstein: Her First Elgar and Beyond
A cardboard cello, a defining first Elgar, and a memorable Bach mishap — Alisa Weilerstein retraces the formative “first times” that forged her artistic identity.
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“Going on Stage Is Like Launching a Rocket into the Cosmos”: Maxim Vengerov on the Magic of Performance
From his first encounter with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto to his deep bond with his instrument, Maxim Vengerov reflects on music as a lifelong conversation — one of connection, emotion, and…
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“Follow your intuition”: A Conversation with Saehyun Kim
Winner of the prestigious Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition, South Korean pianist Saehyun Kim speaks with disarming simplicity about intuition, responsibility, and the quiet joy of sharing music. Between…
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Cracking The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has long cemented itself as a Christmastime staple. The ballet’s fantastic candy set pieces, elaborate dances, and iconic tunes are a…
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The Secret Lives of Christmas Carols
Our best-loved Christmas carols weren’t born in candlelit cathedrals but in fields, taverns, and bustling streets. This musical journey reveals the rebellious roots, poetic rewrites, and unexpected inspirations…
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The Gift of Music: The Hidden Intimacy of Classical Music’s Dedications
What happens when a composer writes for one person alone? Whether born of love, friendship, or gratitude, musical gifts preserve the emotional landscapes of relationships long vanished. These works remind…
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Classical Music Lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for a classical music lover? From vinyl and books to instruments and live concert experiences, this guide has all the ideas to make their holidays…
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“Christmas Isn’t Only Carols”: Making space for the music we’ve been waiting to hear all year.
James Jolly reflects on how festive downtime allows us to explore ambitious works—from Wagner's Ring Cycle to Puccini’s La Bohème—beyond seasonal expectations.
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The Sound of Christmas: An Evening with the Three Tenors
Few concerts capture the spirit of Christmas quite like this one. Blending carols, classical favorites, and pop anthems, the Three Tenors’ festive 1999 program is a warm invitation to slow…
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How can you turn as gruesome a tale as Hansel and Gretel into an opera?
How did Hansel and Gretel go from chilling folk tale to holiday classic and beloved opera? This enduring story owes as much to 19th-century German folklore as it does to…
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Four masterpieces that made me love opera
Four iconic operas, four decisive encounters. From first recordings to unforgettable staged performances, these masterpieces were medici.tv editor Dario's personal gateways into the world of opera.
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“Out of reach”: an amateur pianist’s dream pieces
Editorial Manager Colin brings us "Out of Reach," a collection of virtuosic and poetic piano works he has dreamed of mastering — from the fire and romance of Chopin and Ravel, through the…
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Behind the Curtain: Fascinating Artist Documentaries
Step behind the curtain with classical artist documentaries featuring Nobuyuki Tsujii, Hilary Hahn, and Jacqueline du Pré. Explore their touching backstories, rigorous methods, and the real people behind genius.
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The Best Seat in the House
medici.tv's Théophile, shares the pieces that moved him as a member of the orchestra. Love, disaster, dreams realized, and lessons learned from the best seat in the house.
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Chasing the Perfect Tchaikovsky: Van Cliburn and the Magic of Archives
Some recordings transcend sound. Van Cliburn’s 1962 performance of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto in Moscow is one of them—an electrifying interpretation, captured on film, that connects musical brilliance with a…
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The Sound of Christmas: An Evening with the Three Tenors
Few concerts capture the spirit of Christmas quite like this one. Blending carols, classical favorites, and pop anthems, the Three Tenors’ festive 1999 program is a warm invitation to slow…
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Why Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique still breaks our hearts
Few works expose emotion as nakedly as Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony. Blending personal memory, musical analysis, and historical myth, Juliette explores why the “Pathétique” remains one of the most devastating and…
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Cecilia Bartoli, the Castrati, and the Art of the Da Capo Aria
In 2010, the inimitable mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli undertook a feat of musical archeology, excavating and showcasing a selection of stunningly virtuosic works originally written for the castrato voice…
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A Mystical Meeting of Musical Worlds: Anouar Brahem & Friends in Paris
In this unforgettable Paris concert, “the oud’s conjuror” Anouar Brahem unites his 11-string magic with the brilliance of Dave Holland, Anja Lechner, and Django Bates. Blending Arab, Romani, Indian, and…
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