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DW Festival Concert: The Heimbach festival
Listen to a diverse evening of chamber music, all recorded live at the Heimbach "Spannungen" festival in June 2021.
The world’s strangest musical instrument?
This instrument produces spooky sounds without even being touched: the theremin.
Brazilian samba star Elza Soares dies
The singer championed the cause of Black feminism and was an outspoken voice regarding violence against women.
DW's Beethoven documentary receives music prize
A DW film looks at the composer's influence on pop culture. It has won an International Classical Music Award.
Calling cattle in Sweden
Haunting sounds summon the cows back from the fields in the evening. It’s a tradition known as kulning.
Shackleton's Violin
Meet the maker of Shackleton's Violin: crafted from floorboards taken from the legendary explorer's former residence.
DW Festival Concert: Celebrating Prometheus
In this edition of DW Festival Concert, all the music is somehow tied to Prometheus, the rebellious Greek titan.
DW Festival Concert: Celebrating Prometheus
Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov is in Germany
Kirill Serebrennikov has been rehearsing in Hamburg since Monday — something no one expected.
Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie concert hall turns 5
Hamburg's classical music landmark attracts worldwide music fans world. Five highlights from five years of the "Elphi."
Lyricist Marilyn Bergman dies at 93
The award-winning composer was known for classics like "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "The Way We Were."
Cashing in: David Bowie's song rights sold to Warner
Ahead of what would have been the late British rock star's 75th birthday, Warner has bought his entire catalog.
Faith Matters - Bach’s Successor - The Thomaners’ New Conductor
The Swiss conductor Andreas Reize is the latest musician to join the Thomanerchor’s prestigious list of choirmasters. He’s the eighteenth musician to hold this post since Johann Sebastian Bach trained the famous Leipzig boys’ choir between 1723 and 1750. Even in Bach’s day, the Thomaner already had a long and glorious history; the choir was founded in the thirteenth century.
Digital rivers of rhythm
Glenn Gould's piano playing – live again. And rivers composing melodies! AI music that amazes!
What's in store for culture in 2022
The year 2022 promises great events in art, music and literature, as well as the return of the Benin Bronzes.
The pandemic is no killjoy
Is it possible to be happy in an age of lockdowns and social distancing?
Vienna Philharmonic New Year's concert
TV viewers worldwide — and a live audience — are set to enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's concerts.
The drum kit is instrument of the year 2022
Vital to pop, rock, and jazz music, the drum kit has only been around for about 100 years.
The best online events of New Year's Eve
There are plenty of events around the world to attend virtually this New Year's eve.
Patti Smith turns 75
Aged 75, Patti Smith continues to find poetry in unlikely places. Happy birthday to the reluctant Godmother of Punk!
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
It's Xmas time! In this episode, we take you through some festive music with Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
Rapper Drakeo killed at music festival
The musician died after being stabbed backstage. Several rappers have been killed in recent months in the US and Europe.
Rappers who have been murdered
The cause of death for about half of all US rappers is murder. Rappers have also been killed in other countries.
UNESCO adds to Intangible Cultural Heritage List
UNESCO has added different customs to its list of global cultural treasures to be protected. A selection in pictures.
Ghana's 'Rhythms on da Runway'
Ghana's latest fashion at "Rythyms on da Runway" 2021
Why song rights sales are booming
Bruce Springsteen is the latest star selling his entire song catalog — for $500 million. What's behind the megadeals?
Nazi rally building to serve as opera house
The decision to turn Nuremberg's former Nazi Party rally site into a cultural venue has drawn critics.
Eric Clapton wins case against German woman
A court sided with the rock star; the woman who had offered a bootlegged Clapton CD on eBay now has to pay major fees.
DW Festival Concert: Beethovenfest Bonn 2021
In this festival concert, we hear an atypical performance of Beethoven's Ninth, conducted by maestro Jordi Savall.
DW Festival Concert: Jordi Savall at Beethovenfest 2021
More than techno: A history of electronic music
From early sound experiments to dub, Krautrock and techno, electronic music has a long musical lineage.
Chamber music at Moritzburg castle
Moritzburg castle is one of Saxony’s most iconic landmarks. It also hosts an annual chamber music festival that’s not to
Michael Nesmith of rock band The Monkees dies
Nesmith was a part of the band and sitcom which had the theme tune: "Hey, Hey We're The Monkees."
'West Side Story' gets 21st-century reboot
Steven Spielberg's remake of the 1957 musical has been banned in six Gulf countries for a transgender character.
Bach's 'inexhaustible cosmos'
Johann Sebastian Bach's music is revered around the world. A new biography reveals the man behind the musician.
S. African festival halted as omicron spreads
A South African music festival was called off after one day due to the threat of the omicron variant.
Angela Merkel's farewell music surprise
Angela Merkel chooses a track by punk legend Nina Hagen for her military ceremony farewell.
A new twist to Wagner's opera
Russia director Dmitri Tcherniakov's version of the famous opera has an unexpected surprise ending.
Germany: Plans to use Nazi location for opera criticized
The opera in Nuremberg is in need of a new home while the current opera house is renovated.
Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The songwriter, who revolutionized American musical theater, was best known for "West Side Story" and "Sweeney Todd."
'Get Back': new Beatles documentary released
"Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson created a three-part documentary about The Beatles' last studio sessions.
World in Progress: Despite all odds
We hear from Turkey's young people who are trying to carve out a living despite all odds and get to know AmaPiano.
World in Progress: Ever heard of AmaPiano?
This electronic beat got its start in South Africa's townships and slowly found its way into clubs across the continent.
The unforgettable Freddie Mercury
DW spoke to biographer Nicola Bardola about Freddie Mercury's "best years" in Munich.
BTS dominate at American Music Awards
With rapper Cardi B as host, Taylor Swift picked up a record-breaking 34th award. Ed Sheeran was also among the winners.
Venezuelan musicians set world record for largest orchestra
President Nicolas Maduro showed a certificate from Guinness World Records recognizing the feat.
Syrian enters TV talent show with German folk song
Mazen Mohsen aims to win "The Voice of Germany" with a centuries-old tune. The song's message is most important to him.
DW Festival Concert: Beethovenfest Bonn 2021
After being suspended last year due to COVID, the Beethovenfest Bonn was back in 2021 with an impressive lineup.
Beethovenfest Bonn 2021
This year's Beethovenfest Bonn featured 94-year-old Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt conducting the Vienna Philharmonic
Venezuela musicians aim for largest orchestra
Thousands of musicians hope to have set a record by performing as part of the world’s largest orchestra.
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