medici.tv picks

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 pivotal historical moment.

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

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…

By Darío Moreno

Reading time estimated : 4min read

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…

By Sabrina Amoroso

Reading time estimated : 3min read

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…

By Nadya Miryanova

Reading time estimated : 13min read

A Creative Tribute to Roy Ayers by The Robert Glasper Experiment

The Robert Glasper Experiment honors Roy Ayers with a dazzling blend of jazz improvisation, rap, and turntablism—an irresistible journey through the roots of contemporary groove.

By Baptiste Gomart

Reading time estimated : 3min read

“From Noise to Genius”: Discovering Penderecki Through Paths Through the Labyrinth

First encountered as “noise” in a childhood classroom, Krzysztof Penderecki’s music revealed its brilliance years later through Anna Schmidt’s documentary Paths Through the Labyrinth. A journey from anguish to admiration…

By Lilly Lopez

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Midori Rediscovers the Soul of Dvořák

When Midori takes on Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, magic happens. With conductor Marie Jacquot and the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, she delivers a performance that’s at once fiery and delicate — plus…

By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 4min read