medici-picks

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 pays tribute to renowned film music composer Randy Newman in its annual Hollywood in Vienna gala!

By Valérie Hocquemiller

Reading time estimated : 2min read

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.

By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 5min read

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…

By Sophie Gentelle

Reading time estimated : 5min read

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.

By Darío Moreno

Reading time estimated : 6min read

“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…

By Colin Jackson

Reading time estimated : 12min read

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.

By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 6min read

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.

By Théophile Krosi-Douté

Reading time estimated : 10min read

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…

By Valérie Hocquemiller

Reading time estimated : 3min read

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…

By Lilly Lopez

Reading time estimated : 3min read

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…

By Juliette Lartillot-Auteuil

Reading time estimated : 6min read