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Inside Vienna’s Konzerthaus: The Concert Hall That Shaped an Orchestra

What makes a concert hall unforgettable? For James Jolly, it’s the alchemy between architecture and sound. His first visit to Vienna’s Konzerthaus – home to the Vienna Symphony Orchestra since 1913 – provided a revelatory evening of Mendelssohn and Bruckner, and confirmed why experiencing orchestras in their own halls is essential.

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 7min read

Semyon Bychkov set to lead the Paris Opera, the Washington National Opera set to leave the Kennedy Center, and more

January 12: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Semyon Bychkov Appointed Future Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris

The Opéra national de Paris has announced the nomination of Semyon Bychkov as its next Music Director, marking a major new chapter for the institution.

By Editorial Team

Reading time estimated : 2min read

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s jubilant New Year, Marina Viotti’s crossover career, and more

January 5: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s début, Jonas Kaufmann’s lament, influencers at The Met and more

December 29: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 6min read

“Christmas Isn’t Only Carols”: Making space for the music we’ve been waiting to hear all year.

James Jolly reflects on how festive downtime allows us to explore ambitious works—from Wagner’s Ring Cycle to Puccini’s La Bohème—beyond seasonal expectations.

By James Jolly

Reading time estimated : 6min read

The Trump Kennedy Center, Jane Austen the composer, Amadeus’s legacy, and more

December 22: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Riccardo Chailly hospitalized, Jubilant Sykes fatally stabbed, a major donation for the RAM, and more

December 15: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 4min read

Frank Gehry’s classical legacy, how to make it snow in The Nutcracker, Carolin Widmann vs. Lufthansa airlines, and more

December 8: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

Riccardo Muti celebrated by the Vatican, Hayato Sumino’s new Guinness World Record, the Edmonton Opera’s canceled production, and more…

December 1: This week in classical music

By Alix Haywood

Reading time estimated : 5min read

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The Chamber Orchestra of Europe performs Haydn, Chopin, and Mendelssohn — With Eva Gevorgyan and Maria Włoszczowska

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Lionel Bringuier conducts Mayer, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven — With Alena Baeva

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Hans Graf conducts Rachmaninov, Szymanowski, and Rimsky-Korsakov — With Leticia Moreno

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Daniel Harding conducts Schumann's Paradise and the Peri

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Sir Simon Rattle conducts Messiaen and Jolas

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Inside Vienna’s Konzerthaus: The Concert Hall That Shaped an Orchestra

Semyon Bychkov set to lead the Paris Opera, the Washington National Opera set to leave the Kennedy Center, and more

Semyon Bychkov Appointed Future Music Director of the Opéra national de Paris

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s jubilant New Year, Marina Viotti’s crossover career, and more

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s début, Jonas Kaufmann’s lament, influencers at The Met and more

“Christmas Isn’t Only Carols”: Making space for the music we’ve been waiting to hear all year.

The Trump Kennedy Center, Jane Austen the composer, Amadeus’s legacy, and more

Riccardo Chailly hospitalized, Jubilant Sykes fatally stabbed, a major donation for the RAM, and more

Frank Gehry’s classical legacy, how to make it snow in The Nutcracker, Carolin Widmann vs. Lufthansa airlines, and more

Riccardo Muti celebrated by the Vatican, Hayato Sumino’s new Guinness World Record, the Edmonton Opera’s canceled production, and more…

Catch up on the latest medici.tv replays

Václav Luks conducts Handel's Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks

Václav Luks conducts J. S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos

Dvořák's Rusalka

The Chamber Orchestra of Europe performs Haydn, Chopin, and Mendelssohn — With Eva Gevorgyan and Maria Włoszczowska

Lionel Bringuier conducts Mayer, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven — With Alena Baeva

Hans Graf conducts Rachmaninov, Szymanowski, and Rimsky-Korsakov — With Leticia Moreno

Daniel Harding conducts Schumann's Paradise and the Peri

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Messiaen and Jolas

Kent Nagano conducts Britten, Pärt, and R. Strauss