Keith Jarrett is one of the few jazz superstars, whose concerts sell out almost immediately, wherever he plays. But Keith is much more than just a jazz musician. Through an exploration of his life and work, and close encounters with the man himself…

Maya Plisetskaya performing excerpts from a dozen of her greatest roles, created by many of the world's famous choreographers like Roland Petit and Maurice Béjart, from Ballets like Raymonda, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and a mesmerizing performance…

The Firebird is an exciting one-hour dance special based on the mystical Russian folk tale of enchantment and love, and set to Stravinsky’s fantastical ballet score. This adaption of James Kudelka’s masterpiece for the stage, combines classical…

Monaco 1925 saw the world premiere of a unique ballet on music by Stravinsky, dresses and decor by Matisse and choreography by Balanchine (his first work in the west): 'Le Chant du Rossignol'. It was based on a fairytale by Andersen, produced by…

A parable on the laws of art - Based on Ilse Aichinger's short story A man wakes up. He is bound. The bonds leave him room to move. He performs in a circus. A woman tries to match his movements in the bonds; she fails to seduce him. The bound man…

This ballet, choreographed by James Kudelka, and set to Vivaldi’s celebrated score, describes the four seasons in a man’s life – from the exuberance of youth in “Spring” to the resignation and compassion of old age in “Winter”. Director of Record…

To mark the turn of the millenium, Mathias Rüegg's legendary Jazz Ensemble Vienna Art Orchestra gave an "alternative" New Years concert in Vienna's Sofiensale. "All that Strauss" presented the same famous Strauss pieces that had been performed by the…

Pianist John Lewis, co-founder and long-time leader of the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet made jazz history with the group. His ability to blend classical forms with jazz improvisations makes his the kind of music that transcends all barriers. After…

This live recording was made during the 1999 Munich Klaviersommer when Camilo made one of his rare solo appearances. Improvising on a Steinway D grand piano, he drew from his instrument an astonishing palette of musical colours, both rich orchestral…

The Moscow Art Trio is one of the most exciting of the new jazz formations. Three musicians: Mikhail Alperin, Sergey Starostin and Arkady Shilkloper. They come from different styles. When they meet, they are the Moscow Art Trio. In their concerts…