Interviews 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… View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 3min read
Interviews 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… View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 3min read
Interviews 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… View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 6min read
Interviews 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… View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 3min read
News 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. View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 2min read
Interviews “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. View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 5min read
Interviews “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… View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 5min read
Interviews “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… View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 3min read
News When Pop Meets Opera: Rosalía’s New Single “Berghain” Electrifies Classical Audiences Rosalía’s latest single “Berghain” turns heads with its operatic flair and orchestral depth, winning praise from the classical music community. View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 3min read
medici.tv picks A Classical Halloween: What to Play Based on Your Favorite Horror Film (if you dare) From Bates Motel to Black Swan, here’s your classical soundtrack for a frightfully good night. View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 4min read
