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Alfred Brendel passed away, Maria João Pires steps back, the first-ever Neurorecital and more

June 16 - 23: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Alfred Brendel, piano legend, has died

The Austrian pianist has passed away at the age of 94.

By Editorial Team

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Beyond the hall: Classical music under the stars

There’s something special about hearing music in the open air. James Jolly shares moments when landscape, atmosphere, and music combined (almost!) perfectly.

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 7min read

Aristo Sham Wins Gold at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

Aristo Sham, Vitaly Starikov, and Evren Ozel: See who took home the medals and other special awards at this year's competition!

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 2min read

A ballet legend leaves us, a mezzo wows 50,000 sports fans, and more

May 19 - May 25: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

What I’ve learned from a decade of music competitions

As the 2025 Cliburn Competition approaches its end, James Jolly looks back on a decade of covering major music competitions—where brilliance, pressure, and unexpected camaraderie meet on stage.

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 4min read

A countertenor wins Eurovision, the surprising new music director of La Scala, the Bernstein family speak out, and more

May 12 - May 18: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Higdon on “accessible music”, Kanneh-Mason on racism, the Opéra de Paris goes VR, and more

May 5 - May 11: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

The outrageous Barrie Kosky, a violin with an incredible origin story, and more

April 28 - May 4: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Igor Levit’s endurance, a harpist’s drive to commission, Lang Lang’s new initiative, and more

April 21-27: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Catch up on the latest medici.tv replays

Alondra de la Parra conducts Bartók, Enhco (world premiere), and Thum / Hamilton — With Caleb Teicher, Tom Thum, and The Impossible Orchestra

Alondra de la Parra conducts Bach, Enhco, and Stravinsky — With Vassilena Serafimova, Thomas Enhco, and The Impossible Orchestra

Marie Jacquot conducts Vivian Fung, Dvořák, and Amy Beach — With Midori

Asmik Grigorian performs arias by Puccini, Verdi and Dvořák – With Eric Cutler and Gautier Capuçon

Alondra de la Parra conducts Revueltas, Cruixent (world premiere), and Stravinsky — With Matías Piñeira and The Impossible Orchestra

Fatma Said performs masterpieces from the Egyptian and classical repertoire

Arcadi Volodos plays Schumann's Fantasie in C

The Royal Ballet presents ballets from MacMillan, Ashton and Nureyev

Lang Lang performs Fauré, Schumann, and Chopin