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Glen Davis Andrews @ Nancy Jazz Pulsations 2015 Glen David Andrews, voice and trombone James Martin, saxophone Jonathan Gross, tuba John Notto, guitar Glen Finister Andrews, drums Recorded on October 13rd 2015, La Souris Verte, Epinal, Nancy Jazz Pulsations TV director, Sylvain Pierrel

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko (conductor) Pablo Ferrández (cello), Renaud Capuçon (violin), Kahav Shani (piano), Kian Soltani (cello) Antonín Dvořák (1841- 1904) Cello concerto in B minor op. 104 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827) Coriolan, overture op. 62 Triple Concerto for piano, violin and violoncello in C major op. 56 Symphony no 5 in C minor op. 67 Recorded at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium (Heichal Hatarbut), Tel-Aviv, on June 23 and 24, 2018 Directed by Christophe Boula

Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra, Yury Bashmet (Conductor & viola) Edvard Grieg (1843 - 1907) From Holberg's Times, Suite, Op. 40 - Prelude Kuzma Bodrov (b. 1980) 'Reflections' on the theme of the 24 Caprice by N. Paganini in the style of Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Berg (2018) Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1890) Souvenir de Florence, op.70 (version for string orchestra) Recorded at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow, 24 January 2019

Orchestre philharmonique Royal de Liège, Christian Arming (Conductor) Guillaume Lekeu (1870 - 1894) Adagio pour quatuor d'orchestre Dmitri Shostakovitch (1906 - 1975) Symphony no 1 Recorded on February 3 and 4, 2018 at the Salle Philharmonique de Liège TV Director, Frédéric Caillierez

Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Tugan Sokhiev (Conductor) Bertrand Chamayou (piano), Lucienne Renaudin Vary (trumpet) Hector Berlioz Le Carnaval Romain, Overture Camille Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto no. 5 in F major, op. 103 ''Egyptian'' Dmitri Shostakovich Festive Overture, op. 96 Piano Concerto no 1 op. 35 Claude Debussy La Mer Recorded on October 23 & 25, 2017 at the Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires Directed by Jean-Pierre Loisil

Strada Quartet, Adrien Boisseau (viola) Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, op. 51 String Quintet No. 2 in G major, op. 111 Recorded June 10, 2018 at the Bouffes du Nord Theater, Paris Directed by Marc Wieviorka and Guillaume L'Hôte

François Salque (cello), Eric Le Sage (piano) Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Cello sonata No 1, op. 38 Pierre Fouchenneret (violin), Romain Descharmes (piano) Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Violin sonata No 1, op. 78 Recorded on June 9, 2018 at the Bouffes du Nord Theater, Paris TV directors, Marc Wieviorka and Guillaume L'Hôte

Pierre Fouchenneret (violin), Lise Berthaud (viola), François Salque (cello), Eric Le Sage (piano) Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, op. 26 Recorded June 11, 2018 at the Bouffes du Nord Theater, Paris Directed by Marc Wieviorka and Guillaume L'Hôte

Dhafer Youssef, Diwan of Beauty And Odd Dhafer Youssef, oud and voice Aaron Parks, piano Ben Williams, bass Justin Faulkner, drums Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet After the phenomenal success of his previous album 'Birds Requiem', which sold over 50,000 copies, Dhafer Youssef, the master of the oud, an exceptional singer and prolific composer, returns to the concert platform with one of the most anticipated albums of 2016: 'Diwan Of Beauty And Odd'. Dhafer Youssef is definitely one of the most innovative musicians of the decade. An indefatigable explorer, his album 'Diwan Of Beauty And Odd' shows his extraordinary ability to transcend musical genres and experiment with the asymmetry of the off-beat. The result is complex and mesmerising, beautiful and universal. Recorded on April 14th at L'Olympia, Paris TV director , Laurent Hasse

Dhafer Youssef, oud, vocals Eivind Aarset, electric-guitars Kristjan Randalu, piano Phil Donkin, double bass Ferenc Nemeth, drums On his last album Birds Requiem, Tunisian singer and oud maestro Dhafer Youssef explores all possible combinations between traditional Arabic music and contemporary jazz and rock. From the sacred to the profane, from the divine to the earthly, discover an incantatory voice beyond compare.

Anouar Brahem Blue Maqams Anouar Brahem, oud Dave Holland, double bass Jack DeJohnette, drums Django Bates, piano For more than 25 years, Anouar Brahem has taken his oud all over far off lands. A melodic impressionist and a for ever inspired improvisor, the Tunisian musician has above all toppled the barriers which separate genres.Thanks to him, Arab music and jazz have started a very singular dialogue which approaches the sublime.A conversation between the past and the present, tradition and modernity. Anour Rahem has built up this pacified 'no man's land 'principally on Manfred Eicher's Munich record label ECM to become one of the label's most faithful artists.In the great Pierre Boulez Hall, in the company of the bass player Dave Holland, drummer Jack DeJohnette and the pianist Django Bates, he produces a blend of absolute beauty and of universal value. Playlist : Opening Day La Nuit Blue Maqams Bahia Persepolis' Mirage Unexpected outcome The recovered road to Al-Sham Bom Dia Rio Halfaouine All compositions by Anouar Brahem Live from the Philharmonie de Paris TV Director, Didier Oustrie

Etienne Mbappé & The Prophets Étienne Mbappé (bass & vocals) Balthazar Naturel (tenor saxophone) Alex Hérichon (trumpet) Anthony Jambon (guitar) Christophe Cravero (piano, keyboards, violin) Clément Janinet (violin) Nicolas Viccaro (drums) Recorded on June 27, 2019 at Leopolis Jazz Fest TV Director, Amos Rozenberg

Glen Davis Andrews @ Nancy Jazz Pulsations 2015 Glen David Andrews, voice and trombone James Martin, saxophone Jonathan Gross, tuba John Notto, guitar Glen Finister Andrews, drums Recorded on October 13rd 2015, La Souris Verte, Epinal, Nancy Jazz Pulsations TV director, Sylvain Pierrel

Dizzy Gillespie Cirque Royal, Brussels 'Blues after Dark', 'On the Sunny Side of the Street', 'Loverman', 'Cocktails for Two', 'Blues Walk'. Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Sonny Stitt (saxophone), Lou Levy (piano), Ray Brown (bass), Gus Johnson (drums). Recorded on 1958 TV Director, Claude Misonne

Laurent Coulondre Trio at Nancy Jazz Pulsations 2015 Laurent Coulondre, piano, organ Rémi Bouyssière, bass, double bass Martin Wangermée, drums Laurent Coulondre belongs to a generation of young musicians who take jazz into unexplored territory. With a sharp sense of rhythm and harmony, he plays the piano and the organ with consummate ease and shows, at his young age, breathtaking musicality, technique and flair. Laurent Coulondre has defined the new concept of the 'reversible trio', and a new sound identity. Alternating betweed the classical trio - piano, double bass and drums - and another form comprising organ, 6-string bass and drums, his music is innovative and challenging, without ever losing touch with its audience. Recorded on October 8th 2015, Poirel hall, Nancy Jazz Pulsations TV director, Sylvain Pierrel

The musical rendezvous of Malian vocalist Fatoumata Diawara and the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca is a unique genre-bending collaboration. Diawara, 32, combines his native country's musical tradition and pop influences with remarkable ease. Fonseca, a Buena Vista Social club collaborator, treks the various paths suggested by the rich musical tradition of Africa and Cuba, always adding something contemporary to the mix.

Street Scene, American opera in two acts by Kurt Weill (1900 - 1950) Libretto by Elmer Rice after his own play, lyrics by Langston Hugues and Elmer Rice First performance in Philadelphia, Shubert Theatre, 16 December 1946 Coro y Orquesta Titulares del Teatro Real, Tim Murray (Conductor) Andrés Máspero (Chorus Master) John Fulljames (Stage Direction) Geoffrey Dolton (Abraham Kaplan) Jeni Bern (Greta Florentino) Scott Wilde (Carl Olsen) Lucy Schaufer (Emma Jones) Harriet Williams (Olga Olsen) Eric Greene(Henry Davis) Patricia Racette (Anna Mourrant) Joel Prieto (Sam Kaplan) Tyler Clarke (Daniel Buchanan) Paulo Szot (Frank Mourrant) Gerardo Bullón (George Jones) José Manuel Zapata (Lippo Fiorentino) Marta Fontanals-Simmons (Jennie Hildebrand) Mary Bevan (Rose Mourrant) Richard Burkhard (Harry Easter) Recorded on February 16, 2018 at the Teatro Real, Madrid TV Director, Jérémie Cuvillier

Snow White, a choreography by Angelin Preljocaj Théâtre de Chaillot, Paris Nagisa Shirai, Snow White Sergio Daz, The Prince Celine Galii, The Queen Music by Gustav Mahler Additional music by 79 D Costumes: Jean-Paul Gaultier Sets: Thierry Leproust Lights: Patrick Riou assisted by Cécile Giovansili and Sébastien Dué After his amazing Eldorado (Sonntags Abschied), Angelin Preljocaj brings us a contemporary and romantic adaptation of the famous tale Snow White, which won the 2009 Globe de Cristal for Best Dance Production, with music by Gustav Mahler. Jean-Paul Gaultier designed the costumes for the 26 dancers of the Ballet Preljocaj. Directed by Angelin Preljocaj (2009) - 90mns

Playlist #1 Angelin Preljocaj, Choreographer Ballet Angelin Preljocaj Danseurs Virginie Caussin, Margaux Coucharrière, Léa De Natale, Isabel García López, Verity Jacobsen, Émilie Lalande, Cecilia Torres Morillo, Sergi Amoros Aparicio, Idir Chatar, Baptiste Coissieu, Simon Ripert, Redi Shtylla, Aaron Smeding RETOUR À BERRATHAM (2015) - (2 extracts) Text, Laurent Mauvignier Scenography, Adel Abdessemed Lights, Cécile Giovansili-Vissière Creative sound, 79D assisté de Didier Muntaner Additional music, George Friedrich Haendel LES NUITS (2013) - (1 solo, 2 duos) Music, Arnouar Brahem Trio , Natacha Atlas & Samy Bishai ,Sahba Motallebi Costumes, Azzedine Alaïa Scenography, Constance Guisset - Lights, Cécile Giovansili-Vissière SUIVRONT MILLE ANS DE CALME (2010) - (1 duo) Music, Ludwig van Beethoven, Sonate au Clair de Lune Scenography, Subodh Gupta Costumes, Igor Chapurin Lights, Cécile Giovansili-Vissière SPECTRAL EVIDENCE (2013) - (2 duos, 1 solo) Music, John Cage Additional music, 79D Costumes, Olivier Theyskens Lights, Mark Stanley LE PARC (1994) - (1 duo) Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Creative sound, Goran Vejvoda Sets, Thierry Leproust Costumes, Hervé Pierre Lights, Jacques Chatelet PAYSAGE APRÈS LA BATAILLE (1997) - (1 extract) Music, Underworld Sets and costumes, Adrien Chalgard Lights, Jacques Chatelet LA STRAVAGANZA (1997) - (1 duo) Music,Robert Normandeau, Éclats de voix Scenography, Maya Schweizer Costumes,Hervé Pierre Lights, Mark Stanley BLANCHE NEIGE (2008) - (1 extract) Costumes, Jean-Paul Gaultier Music, Gustav Mahler Musique additionnelle, 79D Sets, Thierry Leproust Lights, Patrick Riou ROMÉO ET JULIETTE (1996) - (2 duos) Sets, Enki Bilal Costumes, Enki Bilal et Igor Chapurin Music, Serge Prokofiev, Roméo et Juliette Creative sound, Goran Vejvoda Lights, Jacques Chatelet Recorded on December 15th, 16th and 17th 2017 at the Opéra Royal, Château de Versailles TV Director, Benjamin Bleton

Youth Symphony Orchestra of Russia, Claudio Vandelli, Yuri Bashmet (Conductor) Vadim Repin (violin), Yuri Bashmet (viola), Denis Matsuev (piano), Avi Avital (mandolin) Gioachino Rossini La Gazza ladra, Overture conducted by Yuri Bashmet Atsuhiko Gondai Concerto for viola and orchestra (world première) conducted by Claudio Vandelli Giovanni Paisiello Concerto for mandolin and orchestra in E flat major conducted by Claudio Vandelli Max Bruch Concerto for violin and orchestra no. 1 in G minor, op. 29 conducted by Claudio Vandelli Sergei Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a theme by Paganini for piano and orchestra in A minor, op. 43 conducted by Claudio Vandelli Kuzma Aleksandrovich Bodrov Concerto for viola and orchestra (World Première) conducted by Claudio Vandelli Alexander Tchaikovsky Grande serenade for orchestra conducted by Yuri Bashmet Recorded on 26 February 2017 at the Winter International Arts Festival, Sochi, Rosa Hall Directed by Julien Jaunet

Dizzy Gillespie Cirque Royal, Brussels 'Blues after Dark', 'On the Sunny Side of the Street', 'Loverman', 'Cocktails for Two', 'Blues Walk'. Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Sonny Stitt (saxophone), Lou Levy (piano), Ray Brown (bass), Gus Johnson (drums). Recorded on 1958 TV Director, Claude Misonne

Juan Carmona Septet Juan Carmona (guitar, composition) Piculabe (Voice) Noemie Humanes (Voice), Gest dancer, Paco Carmona (guitar), Domingo Patricio (flute), Kike Terron (percussions), El Bachi (bass) Juan Carmona is one of a kind in modern flamenco. A French gypsy of Andalusian origin, born in Lyon (in 1963), loyal to the Aubagne region where he plays out his passion (and where he runs the Nuits Flamencas festival), the guitarist has won countless prizes and awards and is renowned in Spain and around the world. Carmona spent ten years living in Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia to gain in-depth knowledge of the flamenco culture. Whilst there he performed with singers such as Agujetas and Duquende and recorded with Chano Domínguez, the Cadix pianist, among others. The Frenchman's rich array of sounds, ingenious compositions, pure instrumentals and, most importantly, his talent for improvisation in this harmonic jazz-heavy piece, makes him one of the most respected guitarists in the last 30 years. Alchemya (2013) is still a flamboyant self-portrait of a record blending flamenco with jazz fusion. With his 35 guest cadors, Juan Carmona also gives us a great lesson in the art of hospitality. The borderless musician returned from an Asian tour with Perla de Oriente in 2016 with an album recorded live in the studio. A new travel journal in which the gypsy wanders the duende paths alongside El Piculabe's​ raspy melismas. Recorded on July 03, 2019 at Jazz à Vienne TV Director, MFabien Raymond

Yom & The Wonder Rabbis Yom (clarinet, composition) Léo Jassef (keaboard) Guillaume Magne (guitar) Sylvain Daniel (bass) Mathieu Penot (drums) Recorded on July 11, 2019 at Jazz à Vienne TV Director, Mikaël Favard

The musical rendezvous of Malian vocalist Fatoumata Diawara and the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca is a unique genre-bending collaboration. Diawara, 32, combines his native country's musical tradition and pop influences with remarkable ease. Fonseca, a Buena Vista Social club collaborator, treks the various paths suggested by the rich musical tradition of Africa and Cuba, always adding something contemporary to the mix.

Street Scene, American opera in two acts by Kurt Weill (1900 - 1950) Libretto by Elmer Rice after his own play, lyrics by Langston Hugues and Elmer Rice First performance in Philadelphia, Shubert Theatre, 16 December 1946 Coro y Orquesta Titulares del Teatro Real, Tim Murray (Conductor) Andrés Máspero (Chorus Master) John Fulljames (Stage Direction) Geoffrey Dolton (Abraham Kaplan) Jeni Bern (Greta Florentino) Scott Wilde (Carl Olsen) Lucy Schaufer (Emma Jones) Harriet Williams (Olga Olsen) Eric Greene(Henry Davis) Patricia Racette (Anna Mourrant) Joel Prieto (Sam Kaplan) Tyler Clarke (Daniel Buchanan) Paulo Szot (Frank Mourrant) Gerardo Bullón (George Jones) José Manuel Zapata (Lippo Fiorentino) Marta Fontanals-Simmons (Jennie Hildebrand) Mary Bevan (Rose Mourrant) Richard Burkhard (Harry Easter) Recorded on February 16, 2018 at the Teatro Real, Madrid TV Director, Jérémie Cuvillier

The Sacral Dance Choregraphy by Christophe Béranger, Jonathan Pranlas-Descours, Jorge Cespédes and Julio Cesar Iglesias Compania Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Music, Igor Stravinsky Musique traditionnelle cubaine, National Electronica Concept, scenography, Christphe Béranger a,d Jonathan Pranlas-Descourts, Jorge Cespédes and Julio Cesar Iglesias Director of the company, Miguel Iglesias Ferrer Manager of the company, Jorge Brooks Recorded on May 2018 at the Gran Teatro de la Habana , Alicia Alonso, Cuba Réalisé par Patrick Lauze

Havana Danza, Danza contemporanea de Cuba 4 choreographies : CARMEN Choreography by Kennetth Kvamström Music by R. Schredin, G. Bizet FOLIA Choreography by Jan Linkens Music by G. Faidit, A. Martin, G. Koehne DEMO-N/ CRAZY Choreography by Rafael Bonachela Music by Bebe, J. Wolfe, E. Morente. MAMBO 3 XXI Choreography by George Cespédes Music by Berny Moré / Nacional Electronica With Michel Avalos - Heidy Batista - Daileidys Carrazana - George Céspedes - Yosmell Calderón - Yoerlis Brunet - Edson L. Cabrera - Norge Cedeño - Osnel Delgado -Wuilleys Estacholi - Alberto González - Yelda Leyva - Daylis López -Jennifer Martín - Jenny Nocedo - Marta Ortega - Gabriela Piñeiro - Yaday Ponce - Abel Rojo - Thais Suárez - Joel Suárez -Jennifer Tejeda - Aymara Vila. Recorded on 2011 at the National Theater Garcia Lorca, La Havana, CUBA TV Director, Sonia Paramo

Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer (Conductor) Thomas Zehetmair (violin) Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953) Overture on Hebrew themes, Op. 34 Violin concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) Jeu de cartes The Firebird suite, No. 2 (1919) Live from the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, Budapest TV direction by Sébastien Glas

Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen, Adrien Perruchon (conductor) Josef Spacek (violin) Claude Coppens (b. 1936) Music for Orchestra, op. 12 Edouard Lalo (1823 - 1892) Symphonie espagnole for violin and orchestra op. 21 Alberto Ginastera (1916 - 1983) Dances from Estancia, op. 8a Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990) El Salón México Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937) Boléro Arturo Márquez (b. 1950) Danzón no. 2 Recorded on March 1st 2017 at the Concertgebouw, Bruges TV Director, Frédéric Caillierez

Orphée et Eurydice, tragédie opéra in three acts by Christophe Willibald Gluck (1714 - 1787) Libretto by Pierre-Louis Moline after Ranieri de' Calzabigi First performance in Paris, Opéra, 2 August 1774 Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala, Michele Mariotti (direction) Hofesh Shechter, John Fulljames (Stage Direction) Hofesh Shechter (Choreography), Conor Murphy (Sets & Costumes) Juan Diego Flórez (Orphée) Christiane Karg (Eurydice) Fatma Said (Amour) Recorded on March 14 & 17, 2018 at the Teatro alla Scala, Milano Directed by Tiziano Mancini

Mike Stern (guitar) Niels Lan Doky (piano) Richard Bona (bass) Manu Katché (drums) The Cameroonian international artist Richard Bona at first became known as a bass player in the company of jazz musicians before beginning a career as a singer and composer in 1999. He interprets his own songs and now has more than half a dozen albums under his belt. Jazz Grand Prix winner of the SACEM, Richard Bona never cheats, but then, he doesn't need to. For those who may be unaware, Mike Stern is one of the greatest jazz-rock guitarists, and has been for more than twenty years now. Pupil of Pat Metheny, he was at first spotted by Billy Cobham and then by Miles Davis at the beginning of the 1980's, he was then taken on by Jaco Pastorius and an active member of 'Steps Ahead' with Danny Sanborn before starting out on a promising solo career . The drummer and percussionist Manu Katché has been for some thirty years one of the most sought after musicians at an international level on the jazz, rock and pop scenes. He became known in 1986 thanks to his participation in the album 'So' by Peter Gabriel and since then has been performing non-stop in groups or for recordings, as leader or as sideman. Whatever the context he demonstrates his magnificent technique. Recorded at Jazz in Marciac Festival (Circus top), on August 6, 2018 TV Director, Jean-Marc Birraux

Das Kapital 'Eissler explosion' Edward Perraud - drums Daniel Herdmann - saxophone Hasse Poulsen - guitar and The Orchestre d'Harmonie du Conservatoire et de l'Académie supérieur de musique de Strasbourg 'Eisler's hand' (Tim Garland) Recorded on November 9 & 10, 2018 at the Auditorium de la Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Strasbourg TV Director, Josselin Carré

The musical rendezvous of Malian vocalist Fatoumata Diawara and the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca is a unique genre-bending collaboration. Diawara, 32, combines his native country's musical tradition and pop influences with remarkable ease. Fonseca, a Buena Vista Social club collaborator, treks the various paths suggested by the rich musical tradition of Africa and Cuba, always adding something contemporary to the mix.

Omar Sosa & Yilian Canizares Omar Sosa (piano) Yilian Cañizares (voix, violin), Gustavo Ovalles (percussions) Since leaving Cuba in 1993 and his first albums (Omar Omar and Free Roots, in 1997), Omar Sosa has been on quite a journey. The pianist's thrilling melting pot music is rooted in his Afro-Cuban background, jazz, hip hop, electro, world music and Yoruba spirituality. He formed an incredible trio with Paolo Fresu and Trilok Gurtu to visit us in 2016 for his thirtieth album (Eros). Following Transparent Water bottled with Seckou Keita's kora and the faithful Cuban percussionist Gustavo Ovalles, the Es:sensual (2018) escape with the NDR Bigband and Jacques Morelenbaum, the pianist in white is back with the singer and violinist Yilian Cañizares (born in Havana, based in Switzerland). They've just recorded Agua together, another album devoted to water and specifically Oshun, the goddess of love and spirit of rivers. Something special was sparked with Yilian who came into the public eye with two vibrant albums (Ochumare and Invocacíon). Omar Sosa: 'Agua reflects our traditions, our emotions and our nostalgia. I'm 53, Yilian is 35, and together we create meditative music that exudes modesty, peace and dignity. No gimmicks! Everyone thinks that Cuban music is fabulous and should make you want to dance but Cuba has so much more to offer.' Recorded on July 08, 2019 at Jazz à Vienne TV Director, Mikaël Favard

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta (conductor) David Radzynski (violin), Emanuele Silvestri (cello), Dudu Carmel (oboe), Daniel Mazaki (bassoon) Joseph Haydn Symphony no. 88 in G major, Hob.I:88 Joseph Haydn Sinfonia Concertante for violin, cello, oboe and bassoon in B-flat major, Hob.I:105 Recorded at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium (Heichal Hatarbut), Tel-Aviv on May 27, 2017 Directed by Christophe Boula

Dudu Carmel (oboe), Ron Selka (clarinet), Daniel Mazaki (bassoon), Michal Mossek (horn), Bishara Haroni (piano) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) Quintet in E-flat major for piano and winds, K. 452 Erwin Schulhoff (1894 - 1942) Divertissement for oboe, clarinet and bassoon Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) Quintet in E-flat major for piano and winds, op. 16 Recorded at the Zucker Hall, Charles Bronfman Auditorium, Tel Aviv, 13 April 2019 TV Director, Christophe Boula

Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan (conductor) Wiener Singverein Anna Tomowa-Sintow (soprano), Mruza Baldami (alto), Eric Tappy (tenor), José van Dam (bass). Ludwig van Beethoven Missa Solemnis in D major op. 123 Directed by Horant H. Hohlfeld and Herbert von Karajan Recorded at the Easter Festival, Salzburg, in 1979.

Hugh Coltman (voice) Frédéric Couderc (baritone clarinet) Jérôme Etcheberry (trumpet) Jerry Edwards (trombone) Didier Havet (soubassophone) Freddy Koella (guitar) Gael Rakotondrabe (piano) Raphael Chassin (drums) Heard in the company of the pianist Eric Legnini on an album where he was simply a guest, Hugh Coltman rapidly broke the barrier of confidentiality to gain access to the the antechamber of notoriety. His latest hour of glory (for the time being), was his allegorical project based on the repertoire of Nat King Cole, the historic crooner and pianist. The voice of this Brit possesses that full masculinity which characterises his dedicatee, but it carries with it a bit of spleen, a sort of Baudelairian charm which the language of Shakespeare makes even more palpable...A confirmation eagerly awaited in Marciac this summer with his new album 'Who's happy?'. With drums which dance just like in one of those legendary burials in New Orleans, brass saturated with soul, guitars mixing up all the blues and all the folk... Hugh Coltman treated himself to a sublime backdrop for eleven songs in which his warm 'been through it all' voice can be heard. He is a conoisseur in human emotions, always charitable towards the evening's lover, the lost soul at dawn or the forlorn in the blazing sunshine. Recorded at Jazz in Marciac Festival (Circus top), on July 31, 2018 TV Director, Jean-Marc Birraux

Gregory Porter at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal 2016 Gregory Porter's musical awakening came upon hearing his mother's Nat King Cole records as a child - Porter would later write a show in homage to the singer. After seeing his dreams of professional football thwarted by a major injury, the California-born artist turned to music. With the help of his mentor, the multi-instrumentalist and composer Kamau Kenyatta, Porter honed his skills in San Diego jazz clubs before landing a role in the musical It Ain't Nothing But the Blues. His resume also includes a collaboration with famed flutist Hubert Laws. A gifted songwriter, he penned most of the jazz and soul-oriented material appearing on his first albums, Water (2010), Be Good (2012) and Liquid Spirit (2013), winner of a Grammy for Best jazz vocal album. Recorded on June 29th at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montréal TV direction by Mathieu Mastin

Orlando Furioso, dramma per musica in three acts by Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) Libretto by Grazio Braccioli after Ludovico Ariosto First performance in Venice, Teatro San Angelo, 1727 Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice, Diego Fasolis (Conductor) Ulisse Trabacchin (Chorus Master) Fabio Ceresa (Stage Direction) Sonia Prina (Orlando) Francesca Aspromonte (Angelica) Lucia Cirillo (Alcina) Carlo Vistoli (Ruggiero) Riccardo Novaro (Astolfo) Loriana Castellano (Bradamante) Raffaele Pe (Medoro) Live from the Teatro Malibran, Venice, on April 17, 2018 TV Director, Stéphane Vérité

London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor) Simon Halsey (chorus director) Iwona Sobotka (soprano), Anna Stéphany (mezzo-soprano), Robert Murray (tenor), Florian Boesch (baritone) Alban Berg (1885 - 1935) Lulu-Suite Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) Symphony no 9 in D minor, op. 125 'Choral' Live from the Barbican Hall, London

B'Rock Orchestra, Vox Luminis, Lionel Meunier (Conductor) Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) Te Deum, H146 Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Hail, bright Cecilia!, Z328 Recorded at the Brugge Concergebouw, 4 May 2019

Anouar Brahem Blue Maqams Anouar Brahem, oud Dave Holland, double bass Jack DeJohnette, drums Django Bates, piano For more than 25 years, Anouar Brahem has taken his oud all over far off lands. A melodic impressionist and a for ever inspired improvisor, the Tunisian musician has above all toppled the barriers which separate genres.Thanks to him, Arab music and jazz have started a very singular dialogue which approaches the sublime.A conversation between the past and the present, tradition and modernity. Anour Rahem has built up this pacified 'no man's land 'principally on Manfred Eicher's Munich record label ECM to become one of the label's most faithful artists.In the great Pierre Boulez Hall, in the company of the bass player Dave Holland, drummer Jack DeJohnette and the pianist Django Bates, he produces a blend of absolute beauty and of universal value. Playlist : Opening Day La Nuit Blue Maqams Bahia Persepolis' Mirage Unexpected outcome The recovered road to Al-Sham Bom Dia Rio Halfaouine All compositions by Anouar Brahem Live from the Philharmonie de Paris TV Director, Didier Oustrie

Shai Maestro 'The Stone Skipper' Shai Maestro, piano Ziv Ravitz, drums Jorge Roeder, doublebass Neli Andreeva, voice Playlist Composer, Shai Maestro A man, morning, street rain Without Words From one soul to another Pearl New river, new water Kunda Kuchka The Stone Skipper Water Colors Kalimankou Denkou A concert by Shai Maestro is always an unforgettable experience!
At the age of nineteen, Shai Maestro began his career with Avishai Cohen as an accompanist. After a few years performing all around the world, the time for independence came in 2011. Brought up on traditional music, classical and jazz, Shai Maestro polished his pianistic style and his skills as a composer. He also chose the best sidemen: Ziv Ravitz on drums (Lee Konitz, Esperanza Splading...) and Jorge Roeder on the double bass (Roy Haynes, Gary Burton, Julian Lage...). The trio is mesmerizing on record, magical on stage.
In concert or in the recording studio, a mysterious sacred fire sets the piano ablaze. Nothing faked or contrived here, Shai Maestro's trio goes straight to the point. Their exceptional presence, at time minimalistic, or dissonant and exuberant, touches and immediately wins over the audience. Recorded on December 6th 2016 at the Studio 104 of the Maison de la Radio - Paris. TV Director, Samuel Petit

R+R=Now Robert Glasper (keyboards), Terrace Martin (saxophone), Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah (trumpet), Derrick Hodge (bass), Justin Tyson (drums), Taylor McFerrin (keyboard, vocals) The saxophonist Terrace Martin, the multi-instrumentalist and producer from Los Angeles, who can be heard in some of the biggest hits of Kendrick Lamar and YG or backing Snoop Dogg, Billy Higgins and Herbie Hancock, has just completed a busy year. Along with the release of 'Sounds of Crenshaw Vol.1', an album by his group The Pollyseeds (with, among others, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper and Problem), as well as his contribution to the famous 'Loyalty' by the duo K. Lamar/Rihanna, he has produced the latest album by YG and toured with Herbie Hancock, whose current work he is also producing. To round off the year, he whipped up the crowds last year with Robert Glasper and a real Who's Who in contemporary US jazz (see line-up) in the supergroup concept named R+R=Now. The pianist Robert Glasper announced and described the project to Billboard: 'we all come from the same concrete garden and we make fluid, honest and open music ranging from jazz, hip hop and EDM to reggae!' Recorded on July 4th at Jazz à Vienne Festival TV Director, Fabien Raymond