Italian Baroque

The Cantoría performs Tomás Luis de Victoria's Tenebræ Responsoria in the Basilica of San Miguel.

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

A dance retelling of Bach's masterpiece by German choreographer Sasha Waltz.

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

The FIAS opening concert featuring the El Gran Teatro del Mundo ensemble and works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.

By the Orchestra and Choir of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, a magnificent performance of Mozart's Requiem at the Sagrada Família.

Handel's most famous oratorio about the Messiah, from the birth of Christ to his death on the cross.

An evening combining traditional music and contemporary compositions by the Latvian master of introspection.

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

The Orchestre de Chambre de Paris under the baton of Thomas Hengelbrock.

Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris celebrated with music.

Julia Lezhneva and Franco Fagioli in arias and duets by Baroque masters at the Bayreuth Baroque Festival 2025.

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

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.

Mindblowing bigband from Hamburg's NDR, showcasing their ongoing collaboration with Cuban pianist-composer Omar Sosa.

Tarta Relena takes a gentle stroll through futuristic sounds and traditional Catalan harmonies.

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

This rising star of French music returns to her album ‘La symphonie des éclairs,’ acccompanied by the Orchestre National de Lyon.

Jazz revelation Samara Joy has her Parisian audience spellbound.

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

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.  

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

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

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

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 . 

Together with Panama and Suriname, Bhutan is one of only three countries in the world with a negative carbon footprint.