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Greta Thunberg's sister launches singing career
The younger sister of the climate activist will perform in a Stockholm musical alongside her mother this fall.
Galway, Ireland: 2020 European Capital of Culture
Galway, Irland is one of Europe’s Capitals of Culture 2020.
Back to the 1920s with the Moka Efti Orchestra
The band from Germany's famed "Babylon Berlin" TV series captures life in Berlin during the Golden Twenties.
Hunger-striking folk musicians go on trial in Turkey
Two members of the controversial Turkish folk band Grup Yorum are on a "death fast" ahead of their trial on Friday.
Bringing Beethoven's wild 'academy' concerts to life
Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth is taking a leaf out of Beethoven's book with unpredictable, provocative performances.
Rammstein, the dark gods of hard rock
Powerful shows have long been the German rockers' trademark.
Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich makes her opera debut
The Nobel Prize in Literature winner from Belarus spoke to DW about the state of democracy in Russia and at home.
Lindemann on tour — without Rammstein
Rammstein singer Till Lindemann has headed out on tour with Swedish metal god Peter Tägtgren.
Once in a lifetime: BTHVN Week
Another Beethoven festival? This one in his home town is unique.
A musical prodigy: Violinist Teo Gertler
At the tender age of eleven, Teo Gertler can play highly demanding pieces on his violin.
Opera ball in trouble over el-Sissi medal
The event organizers' decision to honor Egypt's president with an award prompted an outcry — and led a host to quit.
Billie Eilish: From bedroom artist to queen of pop
Billie Eilish gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a DIY album made with her older brother.
Pet Shop Boys pay tribute to Berlin in 'Hotspot'
The Pet Shop Boys have had an apartment in Berlin for years. Their new album is also dedicated to their adopted home.
Tabea Zimmermann wins Ernst von Siemens Musik Prize
One of the world's most famous violists inspires through solid work for the cause of music.
Close your eyes, and join experiment on music and emotions
What do you get when you mix DW test subjects, and a music clips? A noisy recreation of a newly published study.
Billie Eilish: The anti-star superstar
One hit after the other, and now the new James Bond theme song: What is behind the Billie Eilish phenomenon?
Conductor Paavo Järvi: 'Beethoven is no fake star'
Paavo Järvi, one of the world's most sought-after conductors, explains why Beethoven remains so relevant.
World in Progress: Morocco jails critics
Moroccan human rights activists have warned of an assault on freedom of expression.
Billie Eilish's James Bond song and its iconic predecessors
The 18-year-old becomes the youngest musician to be commissioned with a James Bond song. Here are her predecessors.
Igor Levit: You can't just flee to the moon
The pianist is renowned not only as a great Beethoven interpreter, but also for his activism against the far right.
German DJ wants to reboot Loveparade
The iconic electronic dance festival may make a comeback as part of an effort to preserve techno culture in Germany.
Forever Young: Rod Stewart at 75
With countless hits — including "Sailing" — Rod Stewart has navigated the stormy waters of rock for over 50 years.
The roots of Udo Lindenberg's iconic success
The film "Lindenberg! Do your thing!" shows how the young Udo developed into Germany's king of rock.
My City Luanda
Luanda is the world’s most expensive city — and so much more. A local radio DJ shows you Angola's dynamic capital.
Giant piano in Latvia
In his search for the perfect sound, the German-Latvian David Klavins builds ever larger pianos.
Global Teen Mutoni Favour from Rwanda
Mutoni Favour is 17 years old and comes from Rwanda.
Beethoven's Fidelio set in Turkey
At the Bonn Opera, Beethoven's music is the soundtrack to street protests, torture and bloodshed.
AfricaLink on Air - 30 December 2019
Liberia's anti-government protest postponed +++ Malawian expectant mothers frustrated over shortage of health facilities
The ABCs of Beethoven
Click through Ludwig van Beethoven's milestones in our picture gallery.
Veteran German opera star Peter Schreier dies
Trained in the former East Germany, he performed in more than 60 operatic roles — from New York to Milan to Salzburg.
The Man Who Turns Trees into Music
A storm blew down 1000s of spruces in Val di Fiemme. The wood is going to make musical instruments.
World Stories - The Week in Reports
Russia: climate change kills reindeer, Germany: dancefloor legend, India: champion with handicap
Singing taxi driver
DW introduces Menzi Mngoma, the South African taxi driver who's become an opera singing sensation.
7 surprising things about Beethoven
Why do thousands of people in Japan sing "Ode to Joy" every year? Here are some interesting facts about the composer.
Vienna ballet academy 'disregarded' child welfare
Students at one of the world's top ballet schools were told to start smoking to stay thin, a special commission found.
Beethoven across the globe
In 2020, the world will be celebrating the famous classical music composer, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Germany: Classical music mecca
A record-breaking number of orchestras and operas: Germany's musical landscape makes it a leader in classical music.
Cunmo Yin wins the Telekom Beethoven Competition
The 26-year-old Chinese self-confidently convinced the piano competition jury.
Major Beethoven exhibit to open in Bonn
The life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven are to be explored in a major exhibition that is set to open next week.
Germany prepares to celebrate Beethoven year
Hundreds of music concerts and exhibitions are planned, and the government even views it as a "national duty."
UNESCO lists Cape Verde Morna
UNESCO has added Morna to the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
DJ Marc Romboy gives Baroque composer electronic update
Bach is techno: DJ Marc Romboy takes classical masterpieces and gives them a 21st century, electronic music face-lift.
How a computer can complete Beethoven's 10th symphony
A Beethoven scholar explains how a computer can finish Beethoven's 10th. But what about his idea of a Bacchanalian fest?
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
In Gaza, a young singer wants to live a self-determined life. And a young ballet dancer fled Cuba for the same reason.
The International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn
From the downbeat to the winning performance, young musicians compete in the spirit of Beethoven.
Vienna State Opera shows its first female-written opera
Olga Neuwirth's opera Orlando, which examines gender fluidity, was well-received — despite a few boos.
Igor Levit wins the Beethoven Prize
One of the world's most renowned pianists is also an impassioned critic of rightist extremism on Twitter.
K-pop's dark and tragic underbelly
Industry pressures and media take a heavy toll on South Korea's so-called idols, as a series of recent deaths reveals.
DW presents Beethoven anniversary year program
DW is unpacking a series of special projects for the year dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the composer's birth.
K-pop: Scandals and tragedies
While K-pop artists enjoy massive popularity, scandals and untimely celebrity deaths show the culture's ugly side.
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