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Branding an orchestra
How the Berlin Philharmonic became a global brand and why the world is waiting to find out who'll take Rattle's baton.
Jazzfest Bonn
The jazz fest is giving the city a new groove. Artistic director Peter Materna tells DW why its concerts are a must.
Nepal Earthquake
Nepal quake survivors -- volcano in the DRC -- Istanbul quake preparations -- Harare celebrates the arts
Berlin Philharmonic chooses its next principal conductor
Countdown to the election on May 11: who will be the one to lead the world-famous orchestra?
Sarah's Music - Sarah in the Carnegie Hall in New York
The famous saying goes: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, prac-tice!” In this episode of Sarah´s Music, Sarah and the team are in New York and are exploring the Carnegie Hall to find out why this concert hall is considered one of the best in the world and why you have to practice practice practice to get there.
Tokio Hotel are back
The tattooed teeny stars have a new sound - but what do their diehard fans think of it?
Inside Europe
On this week's show: UK elections: watershed or stalemate? – Czech president breaks EU ranks – German cultural project enlists British help - Something is jazzing in the state of Denmark – Spain, unemployment and migrants – Migrant crisis triggers memories for Vietnamese boat people in Germany - Gays and donating blood in Europe – Grappa updates its image.
Something is jazzing in the state of Denmark
Thursday, April 30th, was international jazz day, designated as such by the United Nations because this art form is recognised as a force for good in that it helps to promote freedom of expression, promotes dialogue among cultures and eradicates discrimination, among other things. Malcolm Brabant profiles prominent Danish musician Niels Lan Doky, who runs a club in Copenhagen called the Standard.
International stars on stage in China
German rock stars the Scorpions perform in China on May 1. They follow in the footsteps of these top international acts.
Freedom of art in Russia
Russia's culture is being increasingly controlled by the state. The blows on artistic freedom are striking.
Opera accolades
German soloists and ensembles are again among the International Opera Award winners.
Tocotronic: Indie rockers with a new album
The band derived its name from a Japanese video game console called Tricotronic. Tocotronic doesn't play electronic music, but indie rock - with much success. Their albums regularly land high in the charts and are a favorite with critics. Now they've released their eleventh album. "Das rote Album" is all about love and shows off the pop side of the Hamburg-based band.
The Quiz
In every edition of PopXport, we play a cover version of a well-known German song.
Pentatones: More than music
Find out why the German electro-pop band are wearing black circles on their faces.
Moroder, disco king at 75
Making music history in the 1970s, the electronic dance music wizard's influence endures.
The Quiz
In every edition of PopXport, we play a cover version of a well-known German song.
Soul icon Percy Sledge dies in Louisiana
Soul singer Percy Sledge, whose claim to fame is his recording of "When a man loves a woman," has died at the age of 74.
Improving Indian education
India has a problem with the quality of its education system: too much rote learning, too few creative subjects and badly-trained teachers. The Global Shapers Community is a network of hubs led by young people that aims to improve conditions and prospects for children and teenagers.
Sarah's Music
Join Sarah Willis at the world's most renowned opera house - the Met in New York.
Herbie Hancock at 75
Icon and iconoclast, Herbie Hancock.has diverted the course of popular music like few others. He turns 75 on April 12.
Emil Mangelsdorff
He defied the Nazis by playing jazz and had an unforgettable career. Emil Mangelsdorff turns 90 on April 11.
'Mamma Mia'
The ABBA musical, one of the longest-running shows of all time, is set to close in September.
A new Kurt Cobain documentary
Kurt Cobain's daughter has released a film about her famous father.
German music scene
From rap to soul, here are some fresh sounds from Germany to spice up your playlist.
'American Pie' lyrics sell for $1.2 million
The original manuscript of Don McLean's hit song "American Pie" has been sold for $1.2 million in a New York auction.
Billie Holiday on her 100th birthday
Billie Holiday's influence on jazz can still be heard today, 100 years after she was born.
Zedd - The Rising Star of the Electro Scene
Anton Zaslasvki, better known as Zedd, is one of the most in-demand creators of electronic beats around, especially in the US. The DJ and producer from Kaiserslautern has already worked together with major pop artists like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. It's hard to believe that Zedd is just 25 years old, and started out playing drums in a heavy metal band.
Tug of war over "Rock am Ring"
The Ruhr Valley is getting its own festival supposedly in the "RaR" tradition.
Most played operas in 2014
Most played operas in 2014: Shift Ranking of April 2
A Dane's quest to save the Church's musical history
Declining congregations have led to mass church closures and their takeover by commercial enterprises. In Copenhagen, one parish is trying to capitalise on one of its more picturesque redundant churches. It wants to turn the property into a kindergarten, or a centre for good works. But this is threatening a slice of the nation’s history and one man’s great passion as Malcolm Brabant reports.
Tidal to redefine music streaming
Jay Z's new music streaming service is being billed as the answer to dwindling royalties in the digital age.
60 years of Eurovision
The annual celebration of pop and kitsch is turning 60! Take a stroll down Eurovision's memory lane.
Finnish punks at ESC
Once again, Finland takes a bold approach to the contest - with a punk band with Down syndrome.
The musician recording on the world's biggest piano
German musician Nils Frahm has recorded an album on the world's largest upright piano.
Cameroon: Dreaming of a career in music
Artists such as Petit Pays, Mathematik, Sonny, and Mony Eka have made their mark with the West African style of music called Makossa. The rest of the world learned about Makossa thanks to jazz star Manu Dibango.
Hamburg hails classical composers with a street of museums
Hamburg is highlighting the port city's historic connections with classical music.
Woods of Birnam: Shakespeare meets Pop
Woods of Birnam have found that acting and pop music go well together.
Wacken Metal Battle
30 countries compete for the "Wacken Metal Battle," part of the world's most important heavy metal festival.
Sarah's Music
How is music recorded in today's digital world? Berlin Philharmonic hornist Sarah Willis finds out.
SXSW with a German flair
Germany has more bands than every at the prestigious festival in Texas.
Shakespeare meets pop
German band Woods of Birnam take a theatrical approach to their music and song titles.
The 2015 ECHO awards
Germany's answer to the Grammy is the most glamorous awards ritual in the country's show business industry.
James Last keeps going
It doesn't look like bandleader and composer James Last is ready to call it quits yet.
Opera singers die in plane crash
Two opera singers are among the victims of the accident: bass-baritone Oleg Bryjak and contralto Maria Radner.
Tokio Hotel comeback
With its new album "Kings of Suburbia," Germany's teen-pop sensation launches a high-tech club tour. A DW interview.
Most popular German DJs on Facebook: Ranking of March 24
1. ZEDD (5.7 m Likes) | 2. Paul van Dyk (3.6 m) | 3. ATB (1.6 m) | 4. Jan Leyk (1.1 m) | 5. Sven Väth (1 million)
Most used browsers worldwide: Shift Ranking of March 18
1. Chrome (48.71%) 2. Internet Explorer (18.91%) 3. Firefox (16.3%) 4. Safari (10.21%) 5. Opera (1.63%)
Which Kurt Weill?
The Kurt Weill Fest in Dessau has brought the enigmatic and international composer a little closer to the German public.
Pulse
This week on Pulse, we'll hear how musicians are bringing people together all over the world.
Uniting two African worlds in South Africa's townships
Many white South Africans still think of the country's mostly black townships as dangerous no-go areas filled with poverty, drugs and desperation. But now a theater group is showing that townships can be home to some incredible talent. And for some, this theater is a reason to venture into a township for the first time in their lives.
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