Sound World

Romantic open-air opera gala at Hanover Klassik Open Air 2025.

Shostakovich's ‘Symphony No. 8’ with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra.

The Hradec Králové Philharmonic performs music by Brahms and Dvořák, conducted by Stanislav Vavřínek.

Martha Argerich, Maria João Pires and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande perform Mozart and Mahler at Geneva’s Victoria Hall.

Mikhail Pletnev and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France play Rachmaninov's piano concertos Nos. 1 and 2.

A focus on the life and work of the author of Pride and Prejudice and Emma in the 250th anniversary of her birth.

Seductive and dangerous, the figure of the femme fatale in art was completely reinvented in the 20th century.

Many artists and creative people feel they don't deserve their success. Are we all just faking it until we make it? 

150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.

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

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

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

The Iranian regime is under threat both from outside by the United States and Israel, and from inside: many Iranians want an end to authoritarianism. 

Whether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Since Elizabeth II passed away, and Charles III took the throne in 2022,  more British people are questioning the legitimacy of the Monarchy

You can’t get rid of the ‘oldest profession in the world,’ but European countries are grappling with how to regulate the sex trade.

With their adopted daughter and foster twins, Jana and Hartmut want to leave Germany for a new life in Greece.