medici.tv picks

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 beyond her years, lighting the way for a brilliant future.

By Charles Bourgeaux

Reading time estimated : 1min read

A flamenco evening with Rocío Molina and Yerai Cortés

In a raw, intimate setting, Rocío Molina and Yerai Cortés conjure an unforgettable evening of flamenco—full of fire, tenderness, and connection.

By Pauline Papin

Reading time estimated : 1min read

A concert version of Wagner’s masterfully-crafted Das Rheingold

No one masters the art of painting an image with sound like Wagner, and this concert version of Das Rheingold really highlights the role the orchestra plays in…

By Darío Moreno

Reading time estimated : 1min read

Rediscovering Natalia Osipova in La Bayadère

From grainy documentary footage to the stage of the Royal Ballet, Natalia Osipova’s journey comes full circle in this luminous performance of La Bayadère.

By Sophie Gentelle

Reading time estimated : 1min read

Barber’s devastating Adagio for Strings

Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply emotional masterpiece, famously performed at memorials, with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker delivering a particularly moving rendition.

By Sophie Gentelle

Reading time estimated : 1min read

Jun Miyake’s Parallel Worlds

Jun Miyake crafts a dreamlike sonic world in this mesmerizing live performance from Paris—an immersive blend of global voices, textures, and rhythms.

By Théophile Krosi-Douté

Reading time estimated : 1min read

Dazzling Devieilhe and David Hockney — Discover Poulenc’s wildest Opera

A surreal feminist opera full of charm and satire? Yes, please. Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias surprises with humor, stunning visuals, and sublime music — featuring Sabine Devieilhe in a…

By Valérie Hocquemiller

Reading time estimated : 3min read

The enchanting Lionel Hampton’s King David Suite

Lionel Hampton’s King David Suite is a joyous blend of jazz, classical, and tradition—performed here by the legend himself, with unforgettable flair.

By Valérie Hocquemiller

Reading time estimated : 1min read

Playlist: The medici.tv community’s top 10 titles of 2024

We added hundreds of exciting new releases and livestreams to the medici.tv catalogue this year, and your enthusiasm for your favorites made 2024 a record-breaking year!

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 7min read

Staff Pick: A nostalgic concert at the Waldbühne

Music has a way of unlocking memories, and this Berlin Waldbühne concert did just that. From Korngold’s Robin Hood to Tom and Jerry and Star Wars, each piece…

By Valérie Hocquemiller

Reading time estimated : 1min read