The Christmas Oratorio is undoubtedly one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most popular works. It consists of six cantatas intended for Christmas Eve, the two Christmas holidays, New Year's Day, the Sunday after New Year's Day and the Feast of the Epiphany…

In this recording from 1990 Andras Schiff plays Schubert's Moments Musicaux, a set of short, emotionally evocative piano pieces. Under Schiff’s masterful fingers, these pieces are brought to life with a delicate blend of lyricism and precision.

At the age of 20, Robert Schumann decided to dedicate himself to music. He became one of the greatest composers of the romanticism. This documentary covers Schumann’s life from 1828 until his early death in 1856. Excerpts of productions with Leonard…

David Fray was voted Instrumental Soloist of the Year at France’s Victoires de la Musique Classique awards in 2010. The beauty of his playing, the rhythmic flow and vital energy he generates, his imagination and charismatic personality, make him a…

Each summer, for more than a quarter of a century, music lovers from around the world have come together in the majestic Swiss Alps to take part in a community of exchange between great masters of classical music and the most promising musicians of…

Each summer, for more than a quarter of a century, music lovers from around the world have come together in the majestic Swiss Alps to take part in a community of exchange between great masters of classical music and the most promising musicians of…

Each summer, for more than a quarter of a century, music lovers from around the world have come together in the majestic Swiss Alps to take part in a community of exchange between great masters of classical music and the most promising musicians of…

For the first time, the Verbier Festival welcomes celebrated American pianist Richard Goode, who presents a colorful program of works by Mozart, Janáček, Beethoven, and Debussy. Highlights of Richard Goode’s highly anticipated recital include Mozart…

What a strange idea Mondonville had! Based on a cruel fable by La Fontaine with a tragic ending, he wrote a charming opera libretto with a happy ending, and composed a delightful pastoral. In the prologue, Dame Clémence Isaure, the mythical founder…

On occasion of this 90th birthday, internationally acclaimed pianist Joaquín Achúcarro delivers a magnificent performance, brimming with warmth, colour, and a full display of his unpaired technique, of some of his signature pieces by favourite…