Cristian Măcelaru conducts Saint-Saëns, Fauré and Scriabin Available until 25/11/2025 Soundscape by ARTE Renowned for their high-quality cinematography and intimate perspective on performances, ARTE broadcasts are not simply recording music; they showcase the interaction between the conductor, the orchestra, and

The piano music of Franz Schubert remains deeply beloved for its emotional depth, melodic beauty, and innovative use of harmony. Schubert blended lyricism with harmonic exploration, and his gorgeous and highly expressive melodies are enriched by a harmonic language overflowing

Hans Hotter was a celebrated German bass-baritone known for his commanding presence and powerful voice in opera, particularly in Wagnerian roles like Wotan. Born on 19 January 1909, he debuted in 1930 and gained international fame post-WWII. He was also

A Mysterious Envelope Arrives. On 14 November 1849, Ludwika Jędrzejewicz opened an envelope. Ludwika Jędrzejewicz was having a bad month. Her marriage was in shambles because she had left Poland to be at her brother Frédéric Chopin’s deathbed. She had

“It’s not the mountain we conquer but ourselves” This quote by the renowned mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary speaks to the internal journey one embarks on when pursuing a challenging goal. Arthur Benjamin: Conquest of Everest Suite – III. The Great

Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä, born on 17 January 1996 in Helsinki, transcends the podium and captures the essence of every musical phrase with remarkable precision and depth. Known for his dynamic presence and innate musicality, Mäkelä brings an intensity to

Every now and then, the people who enjoy, love, or seek out music undergo a very special kind of occurrence. It could happen at an exciting concert or festival or merely in the fabric of day-to-day life: listening to algorithm-recommended

The Russian pianist and composer Vyacheslav Gryaznov, born on 15 January 1982 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the former Soviet Union, is renowned for his extraordinary ability for virtuosic technique and expressive performances. Appearing at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the