This modern and imaginative "Magic Flute" was recorded at the Ludwigsburger Schloßfestspiele in 1993. A plain black and white stage, colourful and extravagant costumes and a special light design make this "Magic Flute" a feast for the eyes. Stage…

A documentary on the concept and execution of Marcia Haydée's new choreography of "Giselle".

The Czech composer based his libretto on the play "Le Voyage de Thésée" by his friend and trusted source of inspiration, Georges Neveux. Martinu is said to have written the opera for Maria Callas. In this production, the role is sung by the…

Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) one of Mozart’s five great repertoire operas, was a great success during Mozart’s lifetime and to this day has not lost any of its magic. In the Schwetzingen Entführung aus dem Serail…

In Michael Hampe's much-praised staging, Don Giovanni appears "as the embodiment of absolute, irresistible tempestuous life force.." and "as rebel against human order, against law and morality".

Hungarian choreographer Youri Vámos combined E.T.A. Hoffmann's "Nutcracker" story with Dickens' immortal "A Christmas Carol". A colourful dance production in which ballet, music and film are skillfully combined.

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.

In this recording, renowned pianist András Schiff gives a captivating performance of Schumann's Kreisleriana Op. 16. Drawing on his vast experience as a performer, Schiff brings to life the beauty, emotion, and complexity of Schumann's romantic piano…

In this recording acclaimed pianist András Schiff performs the first part of the fifteen piece cycle “On an Overgrown Path”, written by Czech composer Leós Janácek. Inspired by his Moravian homeland, the music is filled with folk melodies and is…

The Sonata 1905 is probably the most important work for piano by Czech composer Leós Janácek. In this work he expresses his deprecation for the violent death of a young worker who was killed in demonstrations short before. In this recording Hungarian…