Waltraud Meier, born in 1956 in Würzburg, made musical history. Celebrated worldwide for her unmistakable timbre and unique expressive power, she set new standards above all as an interpreter of Wagner and is considered the " most famous Isolde of…

Marcus Miller delivered a captivating performance at Jazzopen Stuttgart 2024 in the historic setting of the Altes Schloss. Backed by a top-tier band, he showcased his signature slap bass technique and versatility, performing tracks like Panther, Mr…

As a tribute to the magnificent organ of Riga Cathedral, the renowned Latvian organist Iveta Apkalna and the Latvian State Choir have put together a programme that fluently combines the great classical organ literature with works of contemporary…

For Henrik Dam Thomsen, solo cellist in Danish National Symphony Orchestra, the Bach cello suites are an integral part of his life, just as they are for all top-flight cellists. “When one plays the suites, one is obliged to undertake many choices…

Jamie Cullum delivered an electrifying performance at Jazzopen Stuttgart 2024, marking his eighth appearance at the festival. Despite heavy rain, he kept the audience engaged with his signature mix of jazz, pop, and improvisation. He seamlessly…

Spanish choreographer Víctor Jiménez revisits the mega-hit of the classical repertoire, the mythical Swan Lake, which continues to inspire the creations of today. With grace and originality, he has created a clever reinterpretation of one of…

The Bern Ballet, under the artistic direction of Taiwanese choreographer Po-Cheng Tsai, masterfully reinvents the timeless classic "Don Quixote" in a whirlwind of exhilarating movement and emotionally moving moments on 6 September at the Gare du Midi…

The documentary about Semyon Bychkov, Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Czech Philharmonic, is a comprehensive portrait of a unique, and occasionally contradictory, international conductor, and his journey to freedom at a turning point in…

For three decades, the Jazzopen has turned Stuttgart into a vibrant hotspot for music lovers from all over the world. What began as a small festival has grown into an institution that reaches far beyond the city's borders. 30 years of unforgettable…

Beethoven's Third Eroica Symphony, considered to be the very first symphony of Romanticism, is famous for the circumstances of its original dedication to Napoleon. The Eroica was ahead of its time and radically prefigured future developments in the…