Michael Wendeberg's Boulez CD

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Before his career as a conductor, Michael Wendeberg was a member of the Ensemble Intercontemporain as a pianist and worked closely with Pierre Boulez. On the fifth anniversary of Boulez’ death, his complete recording of the composer's piano works were released.

Having already performed the complete works with great success in 2015 at the Berlin State Opera Festival and in 2018 at the Pierre Boulez Saal, the conductor and pianist recorded the works as a co-production of Deutschlandfunk Kultur, the label bastille musique and the Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin. The first CD of the complete recording includes early works composed between 1945 and 1948: the Douze Notations as well as the Première sonate, including the premiere recording of its early version, and the Deuxième sonate.

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Voyage of the Philharmonie: Philippe Manoury's Triptych for Orchestra

IN CONVERSATION

In an interview with German music critic Eleonore Büning, Christoph Prégardien muses about empathy and stage fright, talk of a lieder crisis and the sins of concert promoters.

Eclectic and cosmopolitan, from a mediaeval point of view: Anna Maria Friman, Linn
Andrea Fuglseth and Jorunn Lovise Husan perform repertoire from the Codex Las Huelgas.

IN CONVERSATION

François-Frédéric Guy, expert in romantic German repertoire and especially Beethoven's works, describes his experience as an orchestra leader from the piano as a "thrilling tightrope act".

IN CONVERSATION

Peter Rundel talks about opera.

Jerusalem Calling: Steven Sloane on New Journey

“Now” is always different, fluid, says conductor Bas Wiegers in his essay about diversity, change, and the power of live performances.

Remembering Noam Sheriff: Steven Sloane in Conversation with Karsten Witt

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Claire Huangci: In the Studio with Rachmaninov

Toshio Hosokawa's opera Erdbeben. Träume leads on a journey that shows the human capacity for mass violence and both the ferocity and the grace of nature.

An outstanding soloist, chamber musician, pedagogue, artistic director and essayist – and in all these things a musical bridge-builder and partner to musicians, composers and artists from various fields: Anssi Karttunen forges his own path.

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Chaya Czernowin talks about her artistic path and her cello concerto.

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In September 2017, Mariam Batsashvili was on concert tour in Mexico. News of the devastating earthquake on 19 September reached the pianist shortly before her first concert in Monterrey.

IN CONVERSATION

No panic – Christoph Prégardien, one of the leading tenors of our time, is still on tour as a soloist. However, considering the success of his St. John and St. Matthew Passions it is no surprise that the singer will increasingly be seen on the conductor’s podium.

Andreas Grau and Götz Schumacher perform classical concert repertoire, prevent works of the 20th century from sinking into oblivion, and continue to prompt composers to write new pieces for orchestra and two pianos: no other piano duo is currently taking to the stage with such a wide repertoire with orchestras.

IN CONVERSATION

Johannes Maria Staud talks about his orchestral piece Stromab.

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We talked to Mariam Batsashvili in 2017 – at a particularly exciting time in her career.

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In conversation with Jeffrey Arlo Brown, Mark Andre discussed teachers and companions, his German-French heritage and the aesthetics of fragility.

IN CONVERSATION

Brad Lubman’s official title at the Grafenegg Festival 2017 was “only” Composer-in-Residence. However, at Schloss Grafenegg, the many facets of his musical life were on display.

In 2016, the Bochumer Symphoniker and their long-standing Music Director Steven Sloane celebrated a milestone with the opening of their long-awaited new home, the Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr.

IN CONVERSATION

Ahead of Antje Weithaas' round birthday in 2016, we spoke to her about her multi-faceted career as a soloist, chamber musician and teacher, and why she is always looking for something new.

"Music is simply the most beautiful and fulfilling part of my life", Tabea Zimmermann told us in autumn 2016 on why she is celebrating her 50th birthday with a concert.

In 2016, the GrauSchumacher Piano Duo paid homage to Busoni’s visionary spirit.

IN CONVERSATION

Toshio Hosokawa about his opera Stilles Meer and the 2011 Fukushima catastrophe.

Vanishing notes: Toshio Hosokawa‘s speech at the MozartLabor

Encounters and Reflection: Jens Joneleit in Russia

A drama of salvation: Toshio Hosokawa’s opera Matsukaze

Feedback for conductors: Steven Sloane and the International Conducting Academy Berlin

kwmm consulting: Is Munich in (no) need of a new concert hall? Report for the Bavarian Radio

Hearing Voices – Samir Odeh-Tamimi in conversation

Together with the video artist Lynette Wallworth, organist Bernard Foccroulle takes a glimpse on light and darkness.

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Remixed: The GrauSchumacher Piano Duo presents compositions in a new sound outfit.

Sarah Wegener performs almost every kind of repertoire, from her own lieder recital ideas to large new orchestral works. Looking back at her career, she is amazed how consistently its stations have emerged.

Above the vineyards by Lake Constance, with stunning views of the ‘Swabian Sea’, lies the Glazier House, summer home of Gertrud and Hans Zender. It is here that we meet to talk about the composer’s new work, which is to be premiered just a stone’s throw away from here.

'Music is a human endeavour' – Michael Jarrell and his new work for the Arditti Quartet

François-Frédéric Guy – 'The Beethoven Project'

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IN CONVERSATION

Jeroen Berwaerts explains what connects him to the brass band tradition, what yoga taught him about breath, and why singing became an essential part of his trumpet recitals.