Apr 8, 2022

1785/1786, two of the most fruitful years in Mozart's life as a composer, inspired the MCO and Leif Ove Andsnes to partner up for a multiyear recording- and performing project: Mozart Momentum 1785/1786.

As the second album of the project launches, focusing on the year 1786, Between the Bars hosts a four-part miniseries...

Feb 8, 2022

Imagine walking on stage in the middle of a concert, submerging yourself into the music as you walk between the musicians. With VR performances entering the terrain of classical music, this is no longer just a dream. Join our host Yannick Dondelinger in discussion with 3D sound specialist Henrik Oppermann and...

Aug 26, 2021

Ever since he was a child, Sir George Benjamin wanted to be a composer. At only twenty years of age, his piece ‘Ringed by the Flat Horizon’ was played at the BBC Proms. Fourty years on and the MCO, under George’s baton, will present the world premiere of ‘Concerto for Orchestra’ at the same event.

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Aug 5, 2021

For the next edition of Between the Bars, join host Yannick Dondelinger as he speaks with Paul Whittaker, deaf musician, performer and creative advisor of our Feel the Music education programme.

Exploring Paul's upbringing in 1960's England, this episode sheds light on a defining paradox of his life – the challenges...

Apr 1, 2021

World-renowned tenor, opera director, novelist, cartoonist and artistic director of one of classical music's biggest festivals, the Salzburg Mozartwoche, Rolando Villazón is a man of many, many, many talents.

Join Rolando and host Yannick Dondelinger, plus MCO Violinist Anna Matz and Director of Artistic Planning...