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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 Symphony Orchestra under the one and only Sir Simon Rattle!

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

Arielle Beck’s stunning festival debut

Some performances stop you in your tracks—and at just 14 years old, Arielle Beck did just that in Lucerne. Her poised, lyrical playing of Schumann and Mendelssohn revealed an artist…

By Charles Bourgeaux

Reading time estimated : 1min read

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medici.tv picks

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

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

Gothic Gounod: A Bloody Masterpiece

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

Maria João Pires’s timeless Schumann

7 Must-See Performances by Martha Argerich

From Abbado to Barenboim: Iconic Beethoven Symphony Performances

Classical Music for Easter: Resurrection in Sound

The enchanting world of Michel Legrand’s music

Arielle Beck’s stunning festival debut

Catch up on the latest medici.tv replays

Diana Damrau and Jonas Kaufmann sing Strauss and Mahler

Christus: Sacred Trilogy (3/3) — With Raphaël Pichon and the Ensemble Pygmalion

Christus: Sacred Trilogy (2/3) — With Raphaël Pichon and the Ensemble Pygmalion

Christus: Sacred Trilogy (1/3) — With Raphaël Pichon and the Ensemble Pygmalion

Joshua Weilerstein conducts Pépin, Dutilleux, and Franck — With Victor Julien-Laferrière

Martha Argerich performs Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 — With Tugan Sokhiev and the Vienna Philharmonic

Jonas Kaufmann in the Arena di Verona — with Sonya Yoncheva and Ludovic Tézier

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams — With Antoine Tamestit, Julia Sitkovetsky, and Ashley Riches

The Helsinki Philharmonic celebrates Finnish music — With Jorma Panula, Maximilian Fagerlund, and Iris Candelaria

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