medici.tv picks

Jonas Kaufmann & Ludovic Tézier: The vocal alchemy

Two of today’s greatest voices—tenor Jonas Kaufmann and baritone Ludovic Tézier—join forces for a powerful evening of Italian opera. From Verdi to Puccini, their onstage connection turns rivalry into riveting drama and vocal magic.

By Juliette Lartillot-Auteuil

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Fanfares and Folk Melodies: Janáček’s Czechia from the patriotic to the personal

This week, to celebrate the birthday of Czech composer Leoš Janáček, dive into the enthralling masterpiece that is his Sinfonietta, played by the London…

By Holly Hunt

Reading time estimated : 3min read

“He has deeply inspired me to become a better person”: A Tribute to Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado would have turned 92 this week. To honor the occasion, here are three musical moments that capture the maestro’s quiet strength, collaborative spirit, and profound musical vision—from Berlin…

By Darío Moreno

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Gothic Gounod: A Bloody Masterpiece

Gounod’s rarely heard La Nonne Sanglante comes alive in a visually striking, Gothic staging that channels classic horror and operatic passion.

By Juliette Lartillot-Auteuil

Reading time estimated : 4min read

“He reveals the soul hidden within each note”: Igor Levit plays Mozart

Looking for a perfect introduction to Igor Levit? Théophile takes us on a personal journey of discovery, introducing Igor Levit’s breathtaking Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21.

By Théophile Krosi-Douté

Reading time estimated : 3min read

Maria João Pires’s timeless Schumann

In this 2014 performance, Maria João Pires joins the London Symphony Orchestra under John Eliot Gardiner for Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, a work she interprets with clarity and…

By Colin Jackson

Reading time estimated : 3min read

7 Must-See Performances by Martha Argerich

Martha Argerich has enjoyed a thrilling and accomplished career. Still performing well into her eighties, there is a wealth of performances by the Grande Dame of the piano…

By Kim Hunter

Reading time estimated : 5min read

From Abbado to Barenboim: Iconic Beethoven Symphony Performances

What makes a Beethoven symphony recording legendary? This guide explores the most iconic interpretations that challenge, celebrate, and redefine how we hear Beethoven’s genius.

By Kim Hunter

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Classical Music for Easter: Resurrection in Sound

Easter has long inspired some of the most profound and powerful music in the classical canon. From Handel to Mahler, explore five timeless works that reflect themes of resurrection, renewal,…

By Kim Hunter

Reading time estimated : 6min read

The enchanting world of Michel Legrand’s music

Michel Legrand had a way of turning melodies into emotions. In this concert from Brussels, we hear the full scope of his romantic genius—from film scores to poetic ballads—each note…

By Lilly Lopez

Reading time estimated : 1min read