La Maestra 2026

The four finalists must interpret works by Stravinsky and Ravel. Who will win?

The four finalists must interpret works by Stravinsky and Ravel. Who will win?

In the semi finals , each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before conducting two pieces.

Two years after her triumph at the La Maestra conducting competition, Bar Avni is back on the podium in Paris.

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

In an extraordinary concert, Californian singer-songwriter Beth Hart brings the house down with her charm, vocal force and energetic performance; a tour de force from the Paris Olympia.

Jazz revelation Samara Joy has her Parisian audience spellbound.

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

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

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

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

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

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.

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

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

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

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?