Boris Godounov à l’Opéra national du Capitole

Robert Schumann: Paradise and the Peri @ Hamburg Opera House

The inaugural season of Tobias Kratzer and Omer Meir Wellber's partnership at the Hamburg State Opera kicks off. The director and conductor present Schumann's rarely performed oratorio Paradise and the Peri. The Peri's quest for redemption, brilliantly interpreted by Vera-Lotte Boecker, illustrates many of today's issues, such as the need for empathy in a world shaken by crises.

"L'Opera Seria" @ Teatro alla Scala Milan

In search of an opera for his theatre, an impresario finds himself grappling with a group of egotists and jealous individuals. Based on a score by Florian Leopold Gassmann, this caustic satire of the 18th-century opera world is directed by Laurent Pelly. Starring Julie Fuchs as the prima donna.

Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin

The pain of unrequited love is portrayed unforgettably by two of today’s greatest stars. Renée Fleming is musically and dramatically radiant as the shy Tatiana, who falls in love with the worldly Onegin, played with devastating charisma by Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Their mesmerizing vocalism and chemistry explode in one of opera’s most heartbreaking final scenes. With Valery Gergiev on the podium conducting Tchaikovsky’s passionate score, this performance is one for the ages.

Showponies: De Alex Klaasen Revue

The critically acclaimed Dutch theatre show filmed live on stage. This fabulous and hilarious modern revue tackles themes such as pornography, dating apps, homosexuality and ponycamps in a uniquely musical way.

Ian Gillan - Contractual Obligation #1: Live In Moscow

Contractual Obligation # 1: Live In Moscow (Blu-Ray) Fresh off the Deep Purple hit album "NOW What ?!" and just months before releasing their equally successful "inFinite" album, singer Ian Gillan has the great opportunity to tour Eastern Europe for a month. The glorious rock show was accompanied every night by another talented local orchestra. The singer was also accompanied by Don Airey and his band, including guitarist Simon McBride. So it's no wonder that each of the performances is unique and comes with a hand-picked setlist including Deep Purple classics of Ian Gillan solo songs:

Roustabout

After losing his job at a coffee shop, Charlie Rogers finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.

Viva Las Vegas

Lucky Jackson arrives in Las Vegas with his car literally in tow ready for the first Grand Prix — once he has the money for an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he'll lose both race and girl, problems complicated by rivalry from womanizing fellow racer Elmo Mancini.

Bluesman

The Sailor and the Devil

The great illustrator Errol Le Cain animated this rare short film for the Richard Williams Studio in 1967, as his "apprentice work." Professor Alex Bradford sings the catchy gospel soundtrack. (from TheThiefArchive on YouTube)

Latvian Song and Dance Festival 2023

A highlight of Baltic culture, the festival dedicated to Latvian song and dance celebrates its 150th anniversary in Riga.

Becoming Severina

A look behind-the-scenes of famous croatian singer Severina. Filmed in Belgrade, during “the Hail Mary tour” (in 2009).

Electrically Powered Music

In chronological order, the film follows the career of Momčilo Bajagić – Bajaga, one of the most prominent rock musicians from former Yugoslavia, together with his band ‘Instructors,’ who have been accompanying him for 25 years now.

Les Victoires de la musique, 40 ans d'émotion en chansons

Documentary on the annual French award ceremony where the Victoire accolade is delivered by the French Ministry of Culture to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.

Vienna Opera Gala With Elina Garança, Sonya Yoncheva, Benjamin Bernheim and Jonas Kaufmann

The Vienna State Opera celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Second Austrian Republic in the Burggarten gardens and offers a preview of the 2025–2026 season. The programme features the prestigious voices of Elīna Garanča, Jonas Kaufmann and Benjamin Bernheim, among others, with the Opera Orchestra conducted by Bertrand de Billy.

Martha Argerich & Maria João Pires Play Mozart Victoria Hall - Geneva

Star pianists Martha Argerich and Maria João Pires join British conductor Daniel Harding and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva's Victoria Hall to perform two major works by Mozart and Mahler. Programme: W. A Mozart: Concerto for Two Pianos in E flat major Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major

Light of Day

Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

Julia Leshneva & Franco Fagioli Bayreuth Baroque 2025

Soprano Julia Lezhneva and countertenor Franco Fagioli present an exceptional evening. The programme features arias and duets by the great masters of the Baroque: Purcell, Corelli, Handel, Graun and Porpora, Haydn and Farinelli's Italian master, but also Handel's great rival. Passionate arias, high-pitched vocalises, virtuosity and sonic exuberance: A real treat!

Mikko Franck With Jean-Yves Thibaudet

After ten years of loyal service at the helm of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Mikko Franck is flying off to new musical horizons. Before bidding farewell, the conductor and the ensemble offer us a final concert, featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

Mikko Franck conducts Webern and Mendelssohn With María Dueñas

Mikko Franck, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and violinist María Dueñas join forces for a concert dedicated to Anton Webern and Felix Mendelssohn. An encounter with Mendelssohn's magnificent Violin Concerto at its centre.