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Herbert von Karajan: Architect of sound and vision

Long before digital streaming and immersive concert films, Karajan saw the potential of technology to reshape the musical experience. More than just a conductor, he was a visionary who sculpted not only sound but also the way we see music.

By Charlotte Gardner

Reading time estimated : 11min read

Decoding the classical voice: A guide to vocal classifications

From Queen of the Night to Carmen and Calaf, each voice type has a story. Explore the system behind classical voice classifications and learn how range, timbre, and style define…

By Kim Hunter

Reading time estimated : 11min read

How to stage a controversy: Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin

Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin score is astonishingly evocative and shamelessly theatrical. But it's not just the music that made a lot of noise at the 1919 premiere...

By Leah Broad

Reading time estimated : 6min read

Notes from History: The premiere of Berg’s incomplete Lulu

Berg’s Lulu is perhaps one of the most important works of the 20th century. The “exterminating angel” of Schoenberg’s protégé inhabits a morally decaying world, and one that was utterly repellent to…

By Paul Kilbey

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Listen Closer: Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2

Before becoming a piano icon, Chopin composed his Piano Concerto No. 2—a work that reveals his emerging style. A perfect listening key to understand how Chopin balanced dazzling technique, lyrical…

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

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…

By Paul Kilbey

Reading time estimated : 9min read

Notes from History: The opening of Carnegie Hall

On May 5, 1891, Carnegie Hall opened its doors for the first time, Tchaikovsky ushering in a thriving new age of live music and public events in New York City.

By Paul Kilbey

Reading time estimated : 4min read

In good harmony: Mozart’s most famous operatic duets

Mozart’s operatic duets capture the full spectrum of human emotion—love, betrayal, longing, and joy—through stunning musical interplay. From the seductive La ci darem la mano to the playful Papagena! Papageno!,…

By Kim Hunter

Reading time estimated : 6min read

Ravel’s challenges and obsessions

Maurice Ravel was a composer who thrived on constraint. Far from hindering his creativity, self-imposed challenges became the fuel for his musical innovation. From the hypnotic rhythms of…

By Karol Beffa

Reading time estimated : 9min read

Maria Callas and her greatest rivals: Opera’s most legendary divas

Explore the legendary rivalries of Maria Callas with Renata Tebaldi, Joan Sutherland, and more. Discover how these iconic sopranos shaped opera’s golden era.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 6min read

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Alondra de la Parra conducts Bartók, Enhco (world premiere), and Thum / Hamilton — With Caleb Teicher, Tom Thum, and The Impossible Orchestra

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Alondra de la Parra conducts Bach, Enhco, and Stravinsky — With Vassilena Serafimova, Thomas Enhco, and The Impossible Orchestra

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Marie Jacquot conducts Vivian Fung, Dvořák, and Amy Beach — With Midori

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Asmik Grigorian performs arias by Puccini, Verdi and Dvořák – With Eric Cutler and Gautier Capuçon

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Alondra de la Parra conducts Revueltas, Cruixent (world premiere), and Stravinsky — With Matías Piñeira and The Impossible Orchestra

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Inside the score

Herbert von Karajan: Architect of sound and vision

Decoding the classical voice: A guide to vocal classifications

How to stage a controversy: Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin

Notes from History: The premiere of Berg’s incomplete Lulu

Listen Closer: Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2

How can you turn as gruesome a tale as Hansel and Gretel into an opera?

Notes from History: The opening of Carnegie Hall

In good harmony: Mozart’s most famous operatic duets

Ravel’s challenges and obsessions

Maria Callas and her greatest rivals: Opera’s most legendary divas

Catch up on the latest medici.tv replays

Alondra de la Parra conducts Bartók, Enhco (world premiere), and Thum / Hamilton — With Caleb Teicher, Tom Thum, and The Impossible Orchestra

Alondra de la Parra conducts Bach, Enhco, and Stravinsky — With Vassilena Serafimova, Thomas Enhco, and The Impossible Orchestra

Marie Jacquot conducts Vivian Fung, Dvořák, and Amy Beach — With Midori

Asmik Grigorian performs arias by Puccini, Verdi and Dvořák – With Eric Cutler and Gautier Capuçon

Alondra de la Parra conducts Revueltas, Cruixent (world premiere), and Stravinsky — With Matías Piñeira and The Impossible Orchestra

Fatma Said performs masterpieces from the Egyptian and classical repertoire

Arcadi Volodos plays Schumann's Fantasie in C

The Royal Ballet presents ballets from MacMillan, Ashton and Nureyev

Lang Lang performs Fauré, Schumann, and Chopin

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