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Fanny Mendelssohn: A Genius in the Shadows
Overshadowed by her brother Felix, Fanny Mendelssohn was nonetheless one of the 19th century’s most gifted composers. In this portrait, Jack Pepper explores her remarkable life, music, and the rediscovery…
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Composers Recomposed: From Bach to Richter
Recomposition has long shaped classical music, from Baroque masters to Max Richter, blending respect for the past with inventive reinterpretations that breathe new life into familiar works.
Reading time estimated : 13min read
Listen Closer: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
On the first day of spring, we return to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, one of classical music’s most joyful tributes to nature. The small creatures that inhabit “Spring”—some more realistically depicted…
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Fanny Mendelssohn: A Genius in the Shadows
Overshadowed by her brother Felix, Fanny Mendelssohn was nonetheless one of the 19th century’s most gifted composers. In this portrait, Jack Pepper explores her remarkable life, music, and the rediscovery…
Reading time estimated : 12min read
From Oscars to Opera: 4 Opera Recommendations Inspired by 2025’s Best Picture Nominees
As the Oscars approach, this year’s Best Picture nominees explore timeless themes—family, tragedy, music, and resistance. Discover four operas that echo the drama and emotion of these acclaimed films.
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Listen Closer: Verdi’s La Traviata
Premiered on March 6, 1853 at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, La Traviata features some of opera’s most iconic works, including drinking song ‘Libiamo ne’ lieti calici’ and the…
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Great Conductor–Orchestra Relationships: What Makes Them Work?
Behind every iconic orchestra sound lies a partnership that worked — or sometimes didn’t. Looking at landmark collaborations past and present reveals how leadership, identity and context combine to create…
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China and the Classical Music Boom: From Growth Market to Global Powerhouse
Two decades after being seen as a future growth market, China has become a central player in classical music — reshaping education, orchestras and repertoire with unprecedented scale.
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Hélène Grimaud: Conservatory Rebel to Piano Royalty
“It’s not about comfort.” Hélène Grimaud has built a career on risk, intensity, and emotional truth—qualities that shape her unmistakable voice, from Brahms to Gershwin.
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How the Chalamet controversy ended up boosting ticket sales, how to score the Academy Awards, and more
March 16: This week in classical music
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Timothée Chalamet angers opera fans around the world, Boston ends Andris Nelson’s tenure, and more
March 9: This week in classical music
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Gustavo Dudamel changes coasts, Yuja Wang stands up to a bully, Plácido Domingo defends his work and more
March 2: This week in classical music
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Marin Alsop’s #PurpleBaton campaign, Interlochen in the Epstein files, what variations can teach us about creativity, and more
February 23: This week in classical music
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Celebrating György Kurtág at 100
Marking György Kurtág’s 100th birthday, James Jolly reflects on a century of radical musical economy, where silence, brevity and truth define an extraordinary artistic journey.
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Sneaker tech comes to ballet shoes, dynamic pricing comes to the opera, classical music comes to social media and more
February 16: This week in classical music
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Classical music at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, the Kennedy Center staff left scrambling, and more
February 9: This week in classical music
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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 interludes, and soaring vocals merit calling this music “classical”?
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Hélène Grimaud: Gershwin, Synesthesia, and Letting Go
“You give everything—and the rest is out of your hands.” In Zurich, Hélène Grimaud reflects on surrender, synesthesia, and Gershwin’s “feral energy” as a force of transformation.
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Books, Baton, and Lutosławski: Tarmo Peltokoski’s Secrets Behind the Music
In Toulouse, alongside Mao Fujita, Tarmo Peltokoski reflects on musical obsession, interpretive challenges, and the subtle craft of creating sound, balance, and meaning beyond the written score.
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Mao Fujita: “Life Is Not a Sprint”
On the occasion of his concert with Tarmo Peltokoski and the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, pianist Mao Fujita reflects on collaboration, luck, and guidance from mentors, highlighting his…
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First Times with Anna Clyne: Hearing Your Music for the First Time
What does it feel like for a composer to hear their music performed for the first time? Anna Clyne offers a refreshing perspective. She welcomes the unknown, seeing each performance…
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Jakub Hrůša: “Music Making Is Rooted in Freedom”
In this conversation with James Jolly, Jakub Hrůša explores the subtle dynamics between conductor and orchestra, revealing how trust, shared identity, and long-term collaboration shape performances at the highest level.
Reading time estimated : 9min read
Champagne, Carmen and a Straw: Barbara Hannigan and Marie-Nicole Lemieux in Conversation
From Carmen to Lulu, from feminicide to champagne, Barbara Hannigan and Marie-Nicole Lemieux reflect on life-changing roles, radical generosity in music, and the small rituals that keep their…
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Behind the Scenes of Contemporary Opera: In Conversation with Composer and Presenter Vasco Mendonça
Vasco Mendonça discusses his new documentary series OPERA.NOW and the multifaceted nature of contemporary opera.
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Hollywood in Vienna: A Tribute to Randy Newman
In anticipation of the Oscars this Sunday, take a look at this fantastic movie music program that just joined our catalogue, in which the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra…
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Gabriela Montero’s Latin-infused piano magic: improv genius meets cultural pride
Through breathtaking improvisations and her vibrant Piano Concerto, the Venezuelan pianist-composer dazzles with a powerfully personal display of Latin-American pride and staggering virtuosity.
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So you think you can dance?
Grace makes it look effortless — but some ballets are survival tests in disguise. Dual roles, mechanical illusions, and four suitors at once: welcome to the most demanding challenges in…
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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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