Bach Competition Leipzig 2025

Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin celebrated by the Orchestre national de France and pianist Lise de la Salle.

The Dutch composer and pianist invites you into the subtle world of his new album "Liminal".

There were 27, now there are just three: The final of the 2025 Leipzig Bach Piano Competition.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

Cristian Măcelaru, Beatrice Rana and the Orchestre National de France celebrate Ravel.

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

Rachmaninov's Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 4 by Mikhail Pletnev and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.

An encounter between piano and dance in a former foundry.

Pianist Alexandre Kantorow joins forces with the Orchestre National de France.

Sofiane Pamart plays the extended version of his solo album Planet Gold, released in 2020.

Soprano Ana Vieira Leite and the Concerto 1700 ensemble perform Handel's German Arias in Madrid.

Kokoroko blends jazz and Afrobeat for a journey between London and Africa.

Piano/electric duo Grandbrothers perform at Cologne Cathedral to celebrate the 700th anniversary of its consecration, in a spectacular show featuring their ‘augmented’ piano and light show.

The Balkan Paradise Orchestra mixes Balkan brass with dance music in a heady artistic swirl.

Viennese production duo Anna Müller and Paul Wallner, aka HVOB, in concert at the Konzerthaus in Vienna.

The Estonian duo modernising the Talharpa, a traditional Northern European instrument.

Moguai together with Nature One represents a friendship that has continued to grow over time.

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

Baroque masterpieces by Vivaldi, Lotti and Caldara - live from the Elbe Philharmonic with Akamus and the NDR Vocal Ensemble.

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

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

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

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

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.

Rock icon Kim Gordon unleashes the unbridled energy of her brand new album Play Meat at the Trianon in Paris . 

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life