Soundtrack of Arts

Portrait of a revered conductor and pioneer of historically informed performance, as he celebrates his eightieth birthday.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

François Chaignaud takes us on a magical stroll through the medieval Louvre.

The Marly Courtyard of the Louvre Museum welcomes the Concert de la Loge for a beautiful musical programme dedicated to Vivaldi and Mozart.

Terra Mater: From the roar of the surf to the song of the cuckoo, Malena Ernman and Christina Pluhar celebrate Mother Nature in music.

Between pounding techno, visual explorations and performance art: Two top DJs duet at the Stone Techno festival.

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

Inspired by 19th century Spain’s cigar makers, Humo pays tribute to these women in dance and song.

Fixer Ignace Ivlev-Yorke reports from a Ukrainian army unit on the frontline.