The Japanese pianist Aki Takase is a veritable typhoon of power and clarity. Her playing shows what can happen when the European rules of melody, harmony and rhythm come face to face with a distinctly Asian way of thinking!

The televised recording of this singular concert with the Russian monastery choir took place in the Cathedral of Ulm, the tallest Gothic parish church in Germany. In conjunction with the millenium of the Christianization of Russia, the monastery…

Celebrating New Year's Eve in a legendary duo performance on saxophone and drums, 'Lounge Lizard' John Lurie, actor, performer and musician, talks about love and life and gives a gentle insight into modern time's hipster attitudes.

Junko Onishi is one of the most exciting new discoveries of 'Blue Note'. Her imaginative interpretations of music from Duke Ellington to Sonny Rollins, together with her own compositions, have shown her to be a virtuoso pianist and composer of…

This performance brings together two famous musicians' approaches to traditional jazz, folk and classical music.

Eberhard Weber, world-renowned and incomparable with his swingingly romantic bass, invites two of his "brothers in music" to a joint concert. The result is a virtuoso concert full of power, concentration and inner harmony.

In 1987's Open Air Festival "Jazz in Antibes", the Irakere All Stars play "El Duque" - a hommage to Duke Ellington - and "Samba for drums".

Widely accepted as a leading authority on Baroque music, Ton Koopman conducts J.S. Bach's Magnificat BWV 243. Performed by the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir joined by soloists Deborah Yorck (soprano), Bogna Bartosz (alto), Jörg Dürmüller…

Schumann's Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) was new ground for Loussier when he played and improvised on this set of short, linked solo piano pieces. Directed by Dieter Hens – 43'

Jacques Loussier and his trio recently released a highly successful recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in their own inimitable style. In this programme, the pianist gives a solo interpretation of the Spring and Summer concerti. Directed by Dieter…