Upcoming production 27 June 2026 Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail”, premiered in Vienna in 1782 as a key work of the “German National Singspiel” promoted by Emperor Joseph II, is today regarded as a complex and at times not entirely…

Recorded at the Easter Festival in Baden-Baden Richard Wagner’s operas of redemption repeatedly invite new interpretations. Joana Mallwitz engaged intensively with the composer’s work during her tenure as General Music Director in Nuremberg. Johannes…

Upcoming production, 27 June 2026, Live signal available, 8:15 pm CET Viva Italia! In their season finale concert, the Berliner Philharmoniker and Kirill Petrenko transform the Waldbühne into a slice of Italy. Start tenor Jonas Kaufmann, who has sung…

Upcoming production! On 1 May 2026, the Berliner Philharmoniker perform its Europakonzert in the magnificent Haydn Hall of Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria. Since 1991, the Berliner Philharmoniker has celebrated the unity and diversity of the…

Who was Jutta Hipp? A brilliant jazz pianist from Germany, she defied the odds and made it to the heart of the male-dominated jazz scene in 1950s New York. She was the first white woman ever signed to Blue Note Records. A rising star, celebrated by…

The central voice in »Notations« is that of Pierre Boulez (1925–2016). In the spring of 2005, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, the composer, conductor, and theorist sat down for an extensive interview with journalist Claude Glayman. The result…

Le Voyage de Fontainebleau explores the overlooked role of women at the French court in shaping the musical life of the Château de Fontainebleau. Queens, royal favourites, and artists—often highly educated musicians—embraced the spirit of the…

Fedora moves between political thriller and crime drama, tragic love story and gripping psychological portrait, and continues to thrill audiences today with its rich timbres and iconic melodies. In the spirit of the fin de siècle, it depicts a…

Jazz Plaza 2025: Los Van VanThe 2025 Jazz Plaza Festival brings together the vibrant sounds of Latin jazz, showcasing global talent and rich musical tradition. The festival offers masterclasses and jam sessions to bring together and celebrate both…

Harold Lopez-Nussa, a regular guest at the festival, presents a concert based on his roots and travel, a theme that is dear to him and regularly featured in his latest albums, which form the backbone of this performance (‘Un Día Cualquiera’, ‘Los 3…