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Pedro Almodóvar: Alles über Barcelona

Pedro Almodovar's Barcelona

Pedro Almodóvar: todo sobre Barcelona

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Invito al Viaggio

Women have always been part of the abrasive universe of Pedro Almodovar. While his characters are usually set in Madrid, it was in Barcelona that he shot the most acclaimed film of his career, All About My Mother. Under his director's gaze, the city morphs into a place of freedom, femininity, motherhood and of rebirth.

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It was in Barcelona that Pedro Almodovar shot the most acclaimed film of his career, All About My Mother.

From pop to classical, musicians from all eras have been inspired by the visual arts. This episode explores Jane Zhang’s dialogue with European art history, Stephen Sondheim’s interest in the paintings of George Seurat and Beyoncé and Jay-Z take over the Louvre for their music video for Apeshit.

Louvre Da Vinci Will.i.am

From pop to classical, musicians from all eras have been inspired by the visual arts. 

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Probably inspired by the Mona Lisa, the great renaissance artist Raphael painted this portrait of a young woman. But why is she holding a mythical beast in her hands?

Young Women with Unicorn - Raphael

Probably inspired by the Mona Lisa, the great renaissance artist Raphael painted this portrait of a young woman, but why is she holding a mythical beast in her hands?

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With all the religious wars, the 17th century was a tense time in Europe. And in art one theme caught everyone’s imagination: the Virgin Mary.

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Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez is betting his party’s survival on voters’ desire to keep the far right out of government. Although the pandemic is officially over, it has had a lasting impact on the mental health of young people across Europe. The Afghan artist Kubra Khademi’s bold artwork of the female body explores politics, culture and the patriarchy.

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A simple hut on the Côte d‘Azur shows all of Le Corbusier’s architectural genius.

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On the eve of her coronation, Elizabeth recalls how her father's execution of her mother Anne Boleyn left her a bastard. This unique opera series follows the life of the 'Virgin Queen' to the music of Gaetano Donizetti. Episode 1: The Coronation...

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There are an estimated 6 million rats in Paris, more than twice the human population

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Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?

Ancient Greek Statues Were Not White

Conductors can gesticulate wildly when they conduct an orchestra. But have you ever wondered what exactly they are doing with their hands? And why do they use a baton?

Why Do Conductors Use Batons?

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In 1973 choreographer and dancer Carolyn Carlson brought an breath of American fresh air into the Paris Opera. In true hippy style she brought barefoot dancing, improvisation and a relaxed attitude. Not everyone was ready for change.

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The humble accordion may not have a reputation as the coolest instrument on the block. But in the hands of Mario Batkovic it takes on another dimension. Since 2017 the Bosnian accordionist has been wowing audiences and recording film and game scores, notably for hit survival game, Red Dead Redemption 2.

Mario Batkovic: Superstar Accordionist

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An exclusive investigation into the Russian paramilitary organisation Wagner, headed by oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin. 2,500 documents were leaked from Prigozhin’s servers by anti-Putin hackers, shedding light on this secretive group of mercenaries, a key element in the war in Ukraine.

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A legendary maestro conducts works by Carl Nielsen and Johannes Brahms at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on June 8 2023. Herbert Blomstedt will bring his modest authority to works by some of his favourite composers, including Nielsen's bold 5th Symphony and one of the most popular violin concertos of all time: Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major. 

At Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie

The legendary 95-year-old maestro conducts Nielsen's 5th Symphony and Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major.

Herbert Blomstedt and Leonidas Kavakos

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf both come from migrant backgrounds. As many ethnic minority politicians now hold high office in the country, is the United Kingdom becoming a truly diverse society?

As many ethnic minority politicians now hold high office in the country, is the United Kingdom becoming a truly diverse society?

UK: Kingdom of Diversity?

Since the wars that devastated the Balkans in the 1990s, the international community has continued to associate Southeastern Europe with a powder keg. Tracks East has therefore chosen to give a voice to young artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo who strive to portray a different image of this region of the world.

The Millennials of the Balkans

Artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo are striving to present a different image of Southeastern Europe.

Tracks East

Eclectic American singer-songwriter Ben Harper performs from his latest album, 2022’s Bloodline Maintenance. Filmed at Ground Control in Paris.

Ground Control

Eclectic American singer-songwriter Ben Harper performs from his latest album, 2022’s Bloodline Maintenance.

Ben Harper

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the linguistic landscape.

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