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Semperoper: the jewel of Dresden
Dresden's Semperoper is known as one of the finest opera houses in Europe.
Grab your tux and gown for the Semper Opera Ball
Germany's prestigious ball at the Semper Opera in Dresden is held on January 26. DW looks at Europe's top balls.
Miami's unique urban corals
Miami may be known for its palm trees and sun-kissed beaches, but behind this idyllic picture there's an eco-system in distress. Local reefs are struggling to cope as temperatures rise and ocean waters become increasingly acidic. In an effort to stop the decay, a biologist and a musician have teamed to raise awareness about the magic of marine life.
BTHVN Week explores Beethoven, folk music
Beethoven, the man who symbolizes serious music, and simple folk music — can the two fit together?
Elton John to quit touring after 50 years
The 70-year-old British singer has announced his final world tour, "Farewell, Yellow Brick Road" beginning in September.
Brexit Big Band bridges UK, Europe
As the negotiations continue, British musician Matthew Herbert's Brexit Big Band seeks own ways to cope with Brexit.
A life in jazz: Hugh Masekela
A look back at the outstanding musical life of trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela dies
South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died aged 78, recognized as the 'father of South African jazz.'
5 European bands who fortunately changed their names
Many superstar bands had early names which - luckily - no one can remember today.
Ice Music Festival in Norway
Sarah visits the Ice Music Festival in Norway where all the instruments are made out of ice.
The power of music
Indonesians are reluctant to talk about the failed coup that led to a brutal campaign of military violence in 1965 and 1966. Hundreds of thousands of people were massacred and many more were jailed, exiled or persecuted. But elderly women from Jakarta are now breaking the silence with song. Nicole Curby went to meet them.
'Oh Happy Day' singer Edwin Hawkins dies at 74
Hawkins, credited with being one of the founders of modern gospel music, has died in California.
N. Korea to send orchestra to South for Olympics
The agreement comes as the two Koreas continue to hold rare working-level talks ahead of next month's Winter Olympics.
Daniil Trifonov in Dortmund
The Russian pianist and the renowned orchestra recorded Chopin’s two piano concertos in Dortmund
Motörhead guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke dies
Former Motörhead guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke has died at the age of 67, following a battle with pneumonia.
Radiohead publisher denies suing Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey said that she's being sued by Radiohead; "Get Free" is allegedly too similar to "Creep." But is she?
Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie: from delay-ridden project to landmark
The Elbphilharmonie concert house opened on January 11, 2017. It's turned into Hamburg's most prestigious landmark.
Pussy Riot: "Fear is the most dangerous thing"
DW talked to Maria Alyokhina, front woman of the feminist punk rock group Pussy Riot, as they start their German tour.
The 77 percent: Join the debate!
Meet Uganda's 'Queen of Katwe' whose story is now a Hollywood movie and Senegal prepares for 2018 Dak'Art Exhibition.
PopXport Special: Top DJs from Germany
The most successful German DJs: Zedd, Robin Schulz, Paul van Dyk, Felix Jaehn and many more.
David Bowie, unforgotten in Berlin
David Bowie died two years ago: Berlin commemorates the British musician who lived in the German city in the 1970s.
Celebrating the art of film music
Much film music recognizable, even if its creators are not. They are the stars of "Score – A Film Music Documentary."
7 great film music composers
Who should be included among the greats in the field is a matter of dispute. This is our small, personal selection.
Conflict and Comic Relief
Humanitarian crisis CAR - Comic relief in Lebanon - Eritrea's only brewery - Open Air opera on a truck
World in Progress: Bluegrass and Mountain Music
Bluegrass, a traditional form of American folk music is still alive in the Appalachia region.
Spotify hit with $1.6 billion copyright lawsuit
The publisher of songs by Tom Petty, Neil Young and many more is suing Spotify for copyright damages.
New Year traditions
Not everyone spends New Year's Day recovering from the celebrations of the night before.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 01.01.2018
The New Year’s Concert in Vienna, exquisite wallpaper from London, and the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
New Year’s Concert in Vienna
Vienna’s Philharmonic Orchestra performs the best-known New Year’s Concert worldwide.
Improving quality of life for seniors with music
DW talked to the leader of a research team investigating the effects of music on the brains of the elderly.
Vienna Philharmonic
Imbued with tradition, the orchestra has seen its public image evolve in recent years.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week
A mobile art show, Loving Vincent, Howard Lee's optical illusions, violinist André Rieu and vacationing on Cyprus.
Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb knighted
Ringo Starr of the Beatles and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees have both received knighthoods for services to music.
World Stories - Changing the Families Fortune in India
Increasing literacy in India, looking for a plastic-free future in Principe, homophobia in Russia.
Musical builds bridge between refugees and German teens
Musical theater is a way for teenage refugees and their German peers to share their experiences.
Persons of the year in culture
From Meryl Streep to Wonder Woman and Harvey Weinstein: these are the men and women who shaped culture in 2017.
Sarah's Music - Salut Salon!
Music, humour, charm, instrumental acrobatics - Salut Salon is a classical quartet with a difference!
Pulse: Best of 2017
Pulse takes you to Uganda where we meet a group of young talented dancers who are physically challenged.
Art sculpted from melted CDs
Matthias Hintz melts old CDs and assembles them to form huge sculptures.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 25.12.2017
Sculptures fashioned from CDs, water park fun on Cyprus and the world’s biggest gingerbread town.
Berlin opera house stage flooded
A sprinkler system has flooded the stage of Berlin's Deutsche Oper, forcing last minute "Nutcracker" cancellations.
Merry Christmas — and Happy Birthday!
Jesus wasn't the only person to have been born on December 24th. DW highlights some fellow Christmas babies.
Swiss conductor Dutoit denies sex assault claims
Renowned maestro Charles Dutoit says allegations of sexual misconduct "have absolutely no basis in truth."
Musicians assume harassment is 'just part of life'
"Mozart in the Jungle" journalist Blair Tindall thinks sexual abuse in classical music is mostly a generational problem.
Berlin and beyond: Bring on the 80s Christmas music
It's official. Berliners have a thing for Jona Lewie. And Bach. Tamsin Walker tells all.
The power of words
In post-revolution Burkina Faso, artists and activists are using music to spread their political message among Africa's youth.
Breakdance Jam educates and empowers young people
Breakdancing in Uganda brings young people together through hip-hop to promote positive change.
Rapping for a better Guinea
German rocker Wolfgang Niedecken honored
The singer, composer and Beethoven Prize recipient is honored in Bonn by a number of musicians.
What Else Episode 3 - How to make money with music
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