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 Erath, a director and musician, will stage…

Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés leads his Royal Quartet in a powerful Latin jazz performance that balances expansive improvisation with deeply rooted Cuban rhythms. Joined by José Armando Gola on bass, Roberto Jr. Vizcaino on an array of hand percussion…

At the Jazzopen 2025 in Stuttgart’s historic Altes Schloss, Dianne Reeves delivered a concert that was both intimate and grand. Her voice filled the courtyard with warmth, shifting seamlessly between tender ballads, swinging grooves, and dazzling…

At the Jazzopen 2025 in the courtyard of the Altes Schloss, Ezra Collective transforms the historic setting into a vibrant celebration of modern jazz. The Londonbased band fused hard-hitting grooves, Afrobeat, hiphop, and gospel-inflected energy into…

Jacob Collier, Grammy-winning musical prodigy from London, is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer known for his genre-blending albums, including the acclaimed "Djesse" series. On stage, he dazzles with boundless energy and a remarkable…

Celebrating two Maurice Ravel anniversaries in one programme: 100 years to the day after its premiere at the very same venue, and 150 years to the month after the composer’s birth, “L’Enfant et les Sortilèges” from the Monte Carlo Opera on a double…

Madrid's world-renowned Teatro Real presents a new Christof Loy production of Eugene Onegin, Tchaikovsky’s lyric opera based on Pushkin’s eponymous novel. The opera follows the story of a self-centered hero who dismisses love and accepts a duel with…

The veteran 81-year-old Philadelphia pianist Kenny Barron is a particularly prolific player. Recent times have seen Barron releasing albums with an almost annual frequency. At this Toulouse gig, he is joined by Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) and Johnathan…

Glyndebourne's first-ever staging of The Merry Widow impresses visually, with Gary McCann's opulent Hollywood-inspired design and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille's witty, athletic choreography. Director Cal McCrystal brings his signature physical comedy to…

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…