This is not just live capture. This is a new hybrid form that honours the spirit of the original theatre production of Benjamin Britten's "The Turn of the Screw", but that also embraces the current constraints: the presence of the camera is declared…

In 2011 the Grand Opera Gala in support of the AIDS Foundation was held again at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The chorus and orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin under the internationally acclaimed conductor welcome some of the world's leading Opera…

The Berliner Jazztage stand among the oldest and most respected jazz festivals in Europe. Founded back in 1964, the festival quickly became a magnet for the greats. A highlight came in 1974, when the legendary trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie took the stage…

The Berliner Jazztage are among the oldest and most prestigious jazz festivals in Europe. The festival was founded in 1974. In 1969, to mark Duke Ellington’s 70th birthday, the Jazztage invited a phalanx of the greatest jazz stars to Berlin. Among…

As part of the renowned Berliner Jazztage 1977, trumpet star Freddie Hubbard thrilled the audience with a blazing performance. Since the 1960s a hotspot of international jazz, the festival gave him the stage for a concert brimming with energy…

An extraordinary document of its time: Gil Evans live at the Berliner Jazztage in 1976 – one of Europe’s most prestigious jazz festivals. Amidst a stellar line-up, the legendary arranger unveils a richly textured set that moves seamlessly between…

The Berliner Jazztage 1979 were a showcase of the international jazz elite – and right at the center: Lionel Hampton. The vibraphone virtuoso and entertainer captivated the audience with his explosive blend of swing, blues, and showmanship. His…

In 1980, the U.S. group Oregon took the stage at the Berliner Jazztage – a legendary performance. With their genre-crossing style between jazz, world music, classical, and folk, they created a sound language all their own. This concert recording…

A rare concert recording from 1974 captures the Stan Getz Quartet live at the Berlin Jazz Days – one of Europe’s most important jazz festivals. Getz, famed for his warm, lyrical tone, is heard at his very best. The quartet enchants with subtle…

Bireli Lagrene plays with Babik Reinhardt in a tribute to Django Reinhardt.