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Fred Hersch Trio Fred Hersch, piano John Hébert, double-bass Eric Mc Pherson, drums A long-time sideman with Stan Getz and Lee Konitz amongst others, Fred Hersch is a pianist with a multi-faceted background. His sensitivity, impeccable technique and art of the trio, along with his interest in all strands of contemporary jazz make Fred Hersch a complete jazz pianist. Brad Mehldau, who studied with him in the 1980's, is full of praise for this brilliant musician, whose name should be better known in Europe. Recorded on May 25th 2017 at the Théâtre Municipal of Coutances , Jazz sous les Pommiers TV Director, Thierry Villeneuve

Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington, saxophone tenor Rickey Washington, Flute / Saxophone soprano Ryan Porter, trombone Brandon Coleman, keyboard Robert Miller, drums Miles Mosley, double bass Tony Austin, drums Patrice Quinn, voice Kamasi Washigton's apprenticeship is incredible: Lauryn Hill, Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar. So it is not surprising to discover that his triple album 'The Epic' was released in 2015 on the electro and rap and instrumental label Brainfeeder. Respectful to his elders (Dolphy, Coleman, Mingus...) but free of musical clans, the powerful Californian saxophonist, a real phenomenon, assures his singularity on stage. Mixing audiences and generations around a music with an electrifying groove, he takes in all of the heritage of the Great Black Music. Recorded on May 11, 2018 at Jazz sous les Pommiers Festival Réalisation, Laurent Hasse et Thierry Villeneuve

Théo Ceccaldi Trio - Django, Anne Paceo, Vincent Peirani Théo Ceccaldi, violon Valentin Ceccaldi, violoncelle Guillaume Aknine, guitare Playlist Fats Waller, HoneySuckle Rose Django Reinhardt / Stéphane Grapelli, Minor Swing Théo Ceccaldi, Gris Bleu Django Reinhardt, Rythme Futur Théo Ceccaldi, Currywurst, Nin-Nin je t'aime James Price Johnson, Charleston Josef Myrow, Blue Drag Django Reinhardt, Manoir de mes rêves, Blues en Mi Recorded on June 15, 2019 at the Philharmonie de Paris TV Director, Josselin Carré

Ibrahim Maalouf Kalthoum Ibrahim Maalouf, trumpet Franck Woeste, piano Mark Turner, saxophone Scott Colley, double bass Clarence Penn, drums The arrangements by Ibrahim Maalouf and Frank Woeste of one of Oum Kalthoum's greatest successes, Alf Leila wa Leila (The One Thousand and One Nights), colour this beautiful, oriental intoxication with jazz tones. Recorded on december 13rd at the Paris Philharmonie 1 TV Director, Samuel Thiebaut

Aida Opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni after a scenario by Auguste Mariette First performance in Caire, Opera House, 24 December 1871 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Gustavo Gimeno (Conductor) Conxita Garcia (Chorus Master) Thomas Guthrie (Stage Director)  Angelo Smimmo (Choreography), Josep Mestres Cabanes (Set design), Jordi Castells (Set restauration), Franca Squarciapino (Costumes), Albert Faura (Lightning) Mariano Buccino (Il Re) Clémentine Margaine (Amneris) Angela Meade (Aida) Yonghoon Lee (Radames) Kwangchul Youn (Ramfis) Franco Vassallo (Amonasro) Josep Fadó (Il messaggero) Berna Perles Grande (Sacerdotessa) Recorded at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 22 January 2020

Jordi Savall (viola da gamba, rebab, lyre) Rebab Anonymous, late 14th century Alba - Traditional Berber Erotókritos - Byzantine dance Rotundellus (MSC 105) - Alfonso X the Wise Alagyeaz & Khnki tsar - Traditional (Armenian) Saltarello - Trecento mss. (Italy, 13th century) Viola da gamba soprano Anonymous Italians, around 1490 Las estrellas de los cielos - Traditional Sephardic (Sarajevo) La Quarte Estampie Royal - Le Manuscrit du Roy (Paris, 13th century) Ya Mariam el bekr - Traditional (Syria) Hermosa muchachica - Traditional Sephardic (Jerusalem) Lyre of gambe Anonymous Italians, around 1450 El Rey Nimrod - Traditional Sephardic (Jerusalem) Saltarello (MSC 77 & 119) - Alfonso X the Wise Danza del viento - Traditional Berber Lamento di Tristano - Trecento mss. (Italy, 13th century) Makām-ı Uzzäl Sakîl 'Turna' Semâ'î - Mss. D. Cantemir (324) Recorded at the Festival de Granada, Alhambra de Granada, Patio de los Arrayanes, 6 July 2020

Morphed Choreography by Tero Saarinen Tero Saarinen Company Music by Esa-Pekka Salonen LIghts & scenography, Mikki Kunttu Costume, Teemu Muurimäki Sound, Marco Melchior Choreography assistants, Henrikki Heikkilä, Satu Halttunen With 7 dancers of Tero Saarinen company Recorded on January 19th and 20th 2018 at the Théâtre National de Chaillot TV Director, Louise Narboni

Borrowed Light Choreography Tero Saarinen Tero Saarinen Company Shakers original music des Shakers rearranged by Joel Cohen Musical direction, Joel Cohen and Anne Azéma Lights and scenography, Mikki Kunttu Costume, Erika Turunen Sound, Heikki Iso-Ahola With The Tero Saarinen Company Satu Halttunen, Henrikki Heikkila, Carl Knif, Sini Lansivuori, Annika Hyvärinen, Pekka Louhio, Maria Nurmela, Heikki Vienola The Boston Camerata singers Anne Azéma, Carolann Buff, Susan Consoli, Camila Parias, Daniel Hershey, Joel Nesvadba, Ryan Turner, Donald Wilkinson Recorded on March 14 and 15, 2014 at the Théâtre national de Chaillot TV Director, Louise Narboni

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden, Members of the Kirov Orchestra, Leningrad, Members of the London Symphony Orchestra, Members of the New York Philharmonic, Members of the Orchestre de Paris, Leonard Bernstein (direction) Bavarian Radio Chorus, Berlin Radio Chorus, Dresden Philharmonic Childrens Chorus June Anderson (soprano), Sarah Walker (alto), Klaus Konig (tenor), Jan-Hendrik Rootering (bass) Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 'Choral' Directed by Humphrey Burton Recorded on December 25, 1989 The Berlin Wall fall on 9 November 1989 unleashed democratization in Central and Eastern Europe. 'I am experiencing a historical moment, incomparable with others in my long, long life,' commented Bernstein. In a typically grandiose yet eloquent gesture, Bernstein spontaneously accepted an invitation to conduct two performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to celebrate this freedom. Two concerts, held in each section of the city that had been divided for 28 years: one in West Berlin's Philharmonie on 23 December, the other in East Berlin on 25 December 1989. It was only fitting that East Germany's new-found freedom should be celebrated with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The monumental work, perhaps the world's most famous symphony, was inspired by Schiller's poem 'Ode to Joy,' a passionate paean to freedom. For his two concerts, Bernstein substituted the word 'freedom' (Freiheit) for 'joy' (Freude) to reflect his personal message. 'I'm sure that Beethoven would have given us his blessing,' added Mr. Bernstein. This recording was taped live in East Berlin on Christmas Day 1989. Adding to the symbolism of the event, Bernstein conducted an orchestra and chorus with musicians from the United States, Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union - the four victorious World War II allies who were still responsible for governing Berlin at the time. Joining the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were musicians from the London Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, the Orchestre de Paris, the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Orchestra of Leningrad's Kirov Theater, as well as chorus members from the East-Berlin Radio Chorus and the Children's Chorus of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. Equally international were the illustrious vocalists in the movement's 'Ode to Joy,' June Anderson, Sarah Walker, Klaus König and Jan-Hendrik Rootering.

Brad Mehldau, piano Three Pieces After Bach Johann Sebastian Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book I) : Prelude no 3 in C sharp major, BWV 848 Brad Mehldau Three Pieces After Bach / After Bach 1 : Rondo Johann Sebastian Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book II) : Prelude no 1 in C major, BWV 870 The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book II) : Fugue no 16 in G minor, BWV 885 Brad Mehldau Three Pieces After Bach / After Bach 2 : Ostinato Johann Sebastian Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book I) : Prelude no 6 in D minor, BWV 851 Brad Mehldau Three Pieces After Bach / After Bach 3 : Toccata Johann Sebastian Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book I) : Prelude no 7 in E flat major, BWV 852 The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book I): Prelude and Fugue no 20 in A minor, BWV 865 Rcored on April 2nd 2018 at the philharmonie de Paris TV Director, Samuel Thiebaut

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

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

Ibrahim Maalouf Kalthoum Ibrahim Maalouf, trumpet Franck Woeste, piano Mark Turner, saxophone Scott Colley, double bass Clarence Penn, drums The arrangements by Ibrahim Maalouf and Frank Woeste of one of Oum Kalthoum's greatest successes, Alf Leila wa Leila (The One Thousand and One Nights), colour this beautiful, oriental intoxication with jazz tones. Recorded on december 13rd at the Paris Philharmonie 1 TV Director, Samuel Thiebaut

Edmar Castadena at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal 2016 As an out-of-the-ordinary harpist, and one of the most creative musicians of the Big Apple, Edmar Castadena possesses the polyvalence and the enchanting charisma to draw his instrument into the light, which is pretty rare in the world of jazz and improvised music. Performing on the most prestigious stages of the world, Edmar Castadena 's body and his Colombian harp seems to make only one, shaping incredible detailed rhythm by unheard nuances, thus rivaling with the greatest flamenco guitarists. Edmar Castadena's last album 'Double Portion' (with Miguel Zenon, the cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaban and the mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda) draws the fans and critics' attention, Recorded on June 30th at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montréal TV direction by Mathieu Mastin

Jaime Woods at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal 2016 Like many before her, Jaime Woods' career began in a church. Learning and sharpening her work on the Gospel scene, in Chicago, she moved in the East Coast for a brief schooling at Berklee College. The opportunity there to explore different types of music pushed her towards New York, and in particular Brooklyn. Jaime has since been into strong collaborations with Bilal, Casey Benjamin, Gadget, Cloche Jennah, Jose James, Emily King, Nick Hakim, Roy Hargrove, Kendra Foster, Gary Bartz, Lalah Hathaway, Haitus Kaiyote... Leaning on her soul voice, upon a precise and delicate instrumentation, Jaime is undoubtedly a stand-out artist who shows, despite her 25 years, a great maturity and true sensitivity. Recorded on June 29th at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montréal TV direction by Mathieu Mastin

Hiromi at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal 2016 Four years after her last visit to the Festival, Japanese pianist Hiromi returns with Spark, her 10th album, released in April. Conceived with her Trio Project, consisting of double bassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips, she'll perform it here with all the passion and virtuosity that have made her reputation. Recorded on June 30th at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montréal TV direction by Mathieu Mastin

Falstaff Commedia lirica in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) Libretto by Arrigo Boito after William Shakespeares's plays 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' and 'King Henry IV' First performance in Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 9 February 1893 Orquesta y Coro Titular del Teatro Real, Daniele Rustioni (Conductor) Andrés Máspero (Chorus master) Laurent Pelly (Stage Direction, Costumes) Barbara de Limburg (Sets), Joël Adam (Lighting) Roberto de Candia (Sir John Falstaff) Joel Prieto (Fenton) Christophe Mortagne (Dr. Caius) Mikeldi Atxalandabaso (Bardolfo) Valeriano Lanchas (Pistola) Rebecca Evans (Mrs. Alice Ford) Simone Piazzola (Ford) Ruth Iniesta (Nannetta) Daniela Barcellona (Mistress Quickly) Maite Baeumont (Mrs. Meg Page) Recorded at the Teatro Real, Madrid, 2 May 2019 TV Director, Stéphane Lebard

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' Recorded at the Barbican Hall, London, 16 February 2020

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

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

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Andris Nelsons (Conductor) Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet), Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 Brett Dean (b. 1961) Dramatis personae Alexander Skryabin (1871 - 1915) Prométhée, le poème du feu Recorded at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, 17 January 2020

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Jeugdorkest Nederland, Daniele Gatti (Conductor) Christian Gerhaher (baritone) Ludwig van Beethoven Overture 'Egmont' Franz Schubert Entr'acte from 'Rosamunde' Gustav Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen Ottorino Respighi Fontana di Roma Giuseppe Verdi Overture 'I vespri siciliani' Recorded at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, on September 9, 2016

Rigoletto, melodramma in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave after Victor Hugo's play 'Le roi s'amuse' First performance in Venice, Teatro La Fenice, 11 March 1851 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Liceu Opera Barcelona, Riccardo Frizza (Conductor) Conxita Garcia (Chorus Master) Monique Wagemakers (Stage Director) Michael Levine (Sets), Sandy Powel (Costumes), Reinier Tweebeeke (Lighting designer) Javier Camarena (Duca di Mantova) Carlos Álvarez (Rigoletto) Desirée Rancatore (Gilda) Ante Jerkunica (Sparafucile) Ketevan Kemoklidze (Maddalena) Gemma Coma-Alabert (Giovanna) Gianfranco Montresor (Conte di Monterone) Toni Marsol (Marullo) Josep Fadó (Matteo Borsa) Xavier Mendoza (Conte di Ceprano) Mercedes Gancedo (Contessa di Ceprano) Recorded at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, on April 6th, 2017 TV Director, Stéphane Lebard

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

Ghost-Note Robert Sput Searight (Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar) - drums Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy) - percussion Dwayne 'MonoNeon' Thomas (Prince) - bass, Peter Knudsen - guitar Vaughn Henry - keyboards Jonathan Mones (Funky Knuckles, RC & The Gritz) - alto sax, flute Mike Jelani Brooks (Kirk Franklin, RC & The Gritz) - tenor saxophone, flute Recorded on July 6 at A to Jazz Festival, main stage, Sofia, Bulgaria TV Director, Amos Rozenberg

Chucho Valdés Chucho Valdès (piano) Dreiser Durruthy (Bata) Yaroldy Abreu (congas) Abraham Mansfarroll (Percussions) Ramon Velasquez (Bass) Recorded on July 19, 2019 at the Malta Jazz Festival TV Director, Amos Rozenberg

Fred Hersch Trio Fred Hersch, piano John Hébert, double-bass Eric Mc Pherson, drums A long-time sideman with Stan Getz and Lee Konitz amongst others, Fred Hersch is a pianist with a multi-faceted background. His sensitivity, impeccable technique and art of the trio, along with his interest in all strands of contemporary jazz make Fred Hersch a complete jazz pianist. Brad Mehldau, who studied with him in the 1980's, is full of praise for this brilliant musician, whose name should be better known in Europe. Recorded on May 25th 2017 at the Théâtre Municipal of Coutances , Jazz sous les Pommiers TV Director, Thierry Villeneuve

Thomas de Pourquery & Supersonic Thomas De Pourquery, saxophone alto Laurent Bardainne, saxophone ténor Fabrice Martinez, trompette Arnaud Roulin, piano, claviers Frederick Galiay, basse Edward Perraud, batterie Playlist Thomas De Pourquery; Mermaids Sun Ra, We travel the space ways Thomas De Pourquery, Slow down, Present eternity, Sons of love, Simple forces, Give the money back, Révolutions, Disco 2100 Sun Ra, Love in outer space Recorded on June 15, 2019 at the Cité de la musique TV Director, Josselin Carré

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden, Members of the Kirov Orchestra, Leningrad, Members of the London Symphony Orchestra, Members of the New York Philharmonic, Members of the Orchestre de Paris, Leonard Bernstein (direction) Bavarian Radio Chorus, Berlin Radio Chorus, Dresden Philharmonic Childrens Chorus June Anderson (soprano), Sarah Walker (alto), Klaus Konig (tenor), Jan-Hendrik Rootering (bass) Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 'Choral' Directed by Humphrey Burton Recorded on December 25, 1989 The Berlin Wall fall on 9 November 1989 unleashed democratization in Central and Eastern Europe. 'I am experiencing a historical moment, incomparable with others in my long, long life,' commented Bernstein. In a typically grandiose yet eloquent gesture, Bernstein spontaneously accepted an invitation to conduct two performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to celebrate this freedom. Two concerts, held in each section of the city that had been divided for 28 years: one in West Berlin's Philharmonie on 23 December, the other in East Berlin on 25 December 1989. It was only fitting that East Germany's new-found freedom should be celebrated with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The monumental work, perhaps the world's most famous symphony, was inspired by Schiller's poem 'Ode to Joy,' a passionate paean to freedom. For his two concerts, Bernstein substituted the word 'freedom' (Freiheit) for 'joy' (Freude) to reflect his personal message. 'I'm sure that Beethoven would have given us his blessing,' added Mr. Bernstein. This recording was taped live in East Berlin on Christmas Day 1989. Adding to the symbolism of the event, Bernstein conducted an orchestra and chorus with musicians from the United States, Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union - the four victorious World War II allies who were still responsible for governing Berlin at the time. Joining the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were musicians from the London Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, the Orchestre de Paris, the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Orchestra of Leningrad's Kirov Theater, as well as chorus members from the East-Berlin Radio Chorus and the Children's Chorus of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. Equally international were the illustrious vocalists in the movement's 'Ode to Joy,' June Anderson, Sarah Walker, Klaus König and Jan-Hendrik Rootering.

La Ritirata, Josetxu Obregón (artistic direction) Il Spiritillo Brando Danse Music in the courts of Italy and Spain, c.1650 Works by Giovanni Antonio Pandolfi Mealli, Luys de Narváez, Andrea Falconieri, Martin i Coll, Santiago de Murcia, Diego Ortiz, Giovanni Battista Vitali, Antonio de Cabezón, Juan Bautista Cabanilles and Gaspar Sanz Recorded at the Festival de Granada, Patio de los Arrayanes, 8 July 2019 TV Director, Arnaud Lalanne

Hiromi at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal 2016 Four years after her last visit to the Festival, Japanese pianist Hiromi returns with Spark, her 10th album, released in April. Conceived with her Trio Project, consisting of double bassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips, she'll perform it here with all the passion and virtuosity that have made her reputation. Recorded on June 30th at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montréal TV direction by Mathieu Mastin

Théo Ceccaldi Trio - Django, Anne Paceo, Vincent Peirani Théo Ceccaldi, violon Valentin Ceccaldi, violoncelle Guillaume Aknine, guitare Playlist Fats Waller, HoneySuckle Rose Django Reinhardt / Stéphane Grapelli, Minor Swing Théo Ceccaldi, Gris Bleu Django Reinhardt, Rythme Futur Théo Ceccaldi, Currywurst, Nin-Nin je t'aime James Price Johnson, Charleston Josef Myrow, Blue Drag Django Reinhardt, Manoir de mes rêves, Blues en Mi Recorded on June 15, 2019 at the Philharmonie de Paris TV Director, Josselin Carré

Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington, saxophone tenor Rickey Washington, Flute / Saxophone soprano Ryan Porter, trombone Brandon Coleman, keyboard Robert Miller, drums Miles Mosley, double bass Tony Austin, drums Patrice Quinn, voice Kamasi Washigton's apprenticeship is incredible: Lauryn Hill, Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar. So it is not surprising to discover that his triple album 'The Epic' was released in 2015 on the electro and rap and instrumental label Brainfeeder. Respectful to his elders (Dolphy, Coleman, Mingus...) but free of musical clans, the powerful Californian saxophonist, a real phenomenon, assures his singularity on stage. Mixing audiences and generations around a music with an electrifying groove, he takes in all of the heritage of the Great Black Music. Recorded on May 11, 2018 at Jazz sous les Pommiers Festival Réalisation, Laurent Hasse et Thierry Villeneuve

Aida Opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni after a scenario by Auguste Mariette First performance in Caire, Opera House, 24 December 1871 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Gustavo Gimeno (Conductor) Conxita Garcia (Chorus Master) Thomas Guthrie (Stage Director)  Angelo Smimmo (Choreography), Josep Mestres Cabanes (Set design), Jordi Castells (Set restauration), Franca Squarciapino (Costumes), Albert Faura (Lightning) Mariano Buccino (Il Re) Clémentine Margaine (Amneris) Angela Meade (Aida) Yonghoon Lee (Radames) Kwangchul Youn (Ramfis) Franco Vassallo (Amonasro) Josep Fadó (Il messaggero) Berna Perles Grande (Sacerdotessa) Recorded at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, 22 January 2020

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Philippe Herrreweghe (Conductor) Collegium Vocale Gent, Dorothee Mields (Soprano), Hana Blazikova (Soprano), Damien Guillon (Counter Tenor), Benjamin Hulett (Tenor), Kresimir Strazanac (Bass) Johann Sebastian Bach Mass in B minor, BWV 232 Recorded on December 25th at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam Directed by Joost Honselaar

Orchestre National de Lille, Lionel Bringuier (Conductor) Alexander Malofeev(piano) Magnus Lindberg (b. 1958) Chorale Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953) Piano Concerto no 3 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) Symphony no 5 Recorded at the Nouveau Siècle, Lille, 11 March 2020

Jordi Savall (viola da gamba, rebab, lyre) Rebab Anonymous, late 14th century Alba - Traditional Berber Erotókritos - Byzantine dance Rotundellus (MSC 105) - Alfonso X the Wise Alagyeaz & Khnki tsar - Traditional (Armenian) Saltarello - Trecento mss. (Italy, 13th century) Viola da gamba soprano Anonymous Italians, around 1490 Las estrellas de los cielos - Traditional Sephardic (Sarajevo) La Quarte Estampie Royal - Le Manuscrit du Roy (Paris, 13th century) Ya Mariam el bekr - Traditional (Syria) Hermosa muchachica - Traditional Sephardic (Jerusalem) Lyre of gambe Anonymous Italians, around 1450 El Rey Nimrod - Traditional Sephardic (Jerusalem) Saltarello (MSC 77 & 119) - Alfonso X the Wise Danza del viento - Traditional Berber Lamento di Tristano - Trecento mss. (Italy, 13th century) Makām-ı Uzzäl Sakîl 'Turna' Semâ'î - Mss. D. Cantemir (324) Recorded at the Festival de Granada, Alhambra de Granada, Patio de los Arrayanes, 6 July 2020

Fred Hersch Trio Fred Hersch, piano John Hébert, double-bass Eric Mc Pherson, drums A long-time sideman with Stan Getz and Lee Konitz amongst others, Fred Hersch is a pianist with a multi-faceted background. His sensitivity, impeccable technique and art of the trio, along with his interest in all strands of contemporary jazz make Fred Hersch a complete jazz pianist. Brad Mehldau, who studied with him in the 1980's, is full of praise for this brilliant musician, whose name should be better known in Europe. Recorded on May 25th 2017 at the Théâtre Municipal of Coutances , Jazz sous les Pommiers TV Director, Thierry Villeneuve

Edmar Castadena at the International Jazz Festival of Montréal 2016 As an out-of-the-ordinary harpist, and one of the most creative musicians of the Big Apple, Edmar Castadena possesses the polyvalence and the enchanting charisma to draw his instrument into the light, which is pretty rare in the world of jazz and improvised music. Performing on the most prestigious stages of the world, Edmar Castadena 's body and his Colombian harp seems to make only one, shaping incredible detailed rhythm by unheard nuances, thus rivaling with the greatest flamenco guitarists. Edmar Castadena's last album 'Double Portion' (with Miguel Zenon, the cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaban and the mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda) draws the fans and critics' attention, Recorded on June 30th at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Montréal TV direction by Mathieu Mastin

Thomas de Pourquery & Supersonic Thomas De Pourquery, saxophone alto Laurent Bardainne, saxophone ténor Fabrice Martinez, trompette Arnaud Roulin, piano, claviers Frederick Galiay, basse Edward Perraud, batterie Playlist Thomas De Pourquery; Mermaids Sun Ra, We travel the space ways Thomas De Pourquery, Slow down, Present eternity, Sons of love, Simple forces, Give the money back, Révolutions, Disco 2100 Sun Ra, Love in outer space Recorded on June 15, 2019 at the Cité de la musique TV Director, Josselin Carré

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

Lucio Silla Dramma per musica in three acts, K 135, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) Libretto by Giovanni De Gamerra First performance in Mila, Teatro Regio Ducal, 26 December 1772 Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, Ivor Bolton (conductor) Andrés Máspero (Chorus Master) Claus Guth (Stage director) Tine Buyse (Revival stage director),Christian Schmidt (Set and costume designer), Manfred Voss (Lighting designer), Ronny Dietrich (Dramaturg) Kurt Streit (Lucio Silla) Patricia Petibon (Giunia) Silvia Tro Santafé (Cecilio) Inga Kalna (Lucio Cinna) María José Moreno (Celia) Kenneth Tarver (Aufidio) Recorded on September 21st and 23rd 2017 at the Teatro Real, Madrid TV Director, Jérémie Cuvillier

Salome, musikdramma in one act by Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949) Libretto by Hedwig Lachmann, translation of Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' First performance in Dresde, Hofoper, 9 December 1945. Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Daniele Gatti (Conductor) Ivo van Hove (Stage Direction) Jan Versweyveld (Sets), An D'Huys (Costumes), Jan Versweyveld (Lighting) Lance Ryan (Herodes) Doris Soffel (Herodias) Malin Byström (Salome) Evgeny Nikitin (Jochanaan) Peter Sonn (Narraboth) Hanna Hipp (Ein Page der Herodias) Dietmar Kerschbaum (1. Jude) Marcel Reijans (2. Jude) Mark Omvlee (3. Jude) Marcel Beekman (4. Jude) Alexander Vassiliev (5. Jude) James Creswell (1. Nazarener) Roger Smeets (2. Nazarener) Recorded on June 27, 2017 at Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam TV Director, François Roussillon

Daniel Barenboim (piano) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) Piano Sonata No.13 in E-flat major, Op.27 No.1 ('Quasi una fantasia') Recorded in Berlin, Boulez Saal, in 2020 Directed by Fréderic Delesques

Presidential Symphony Orchestra, Cemi'i Can Deliorman (conductor) Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Güher & Süher Pekinel (piano) State Choir Turkey Ferit Tüzün (1929 - 1977) Turkish Capriccio (Türk Kapriçiyosu) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) Concerto for two pianos No.10 in E-flat major, K.365/316a Özkan Manav (né en 1967) Pluriel (new work, commission by the President of the Republic) Georg Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) Rinaldo | Lascia ch'io pianga Francesco Cilea (1866 - 1950) Adriana Lecouvreur | Del sultano amurate... Ecco respiro appena Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875) Carmen | Overture Habanera Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946) La Vida breve | Danza española Ernesto de Curtis (1875 - 1937) Non ti scordar di me Agustín Lara (1897 - 1970) Granada Recorded at the CSO Grand Hall, Ankara, 4 December 2020

The Taming of the Shrew (La Mégère Apprivoisée) Ballet in two acts Choreography, Jean-Christophe Maillot Music, Dimitri Chostakovitch With, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and with the exceptional participation of Ekaterina Krysanova & Vladimir Lantratov, Etoiles of the Bolshoï Ballet Choreography Assistant, Bernice Coppieters Scenography, Ernest Pignon-Ernest Lighting, Dominique Drillot Costume, Augustin Maillot Costume Assistant, Jean-Michel Lainé Story, Jean Rouaud after William Shakespeare's play Video, Dominique Drillot et Matthieu Stefani Cast (Katharina), Ekaterina Krysanova (Petruchio), Matèj Urban (Bianca), Katrin Schrader (Lucentio), Jaeyong An (Hortensio), Simone Tribuna (Gremio), Adam Reist (The Governess), April Ball (Baptista), Christian Tworzyanski (The Widow), Anna Blackwell (Grumio), Asier Edeso (The Maids), Ksenia Abbazova, Portia Adams , Chelsea Adomaitis, Taisha Barton-Rowledge, Anyssa Bruley, Candela Ebbesen, Juliette Klein, Gaelle Riou, Anne-Laure Seillan , Kaori Tajima, Hannah Wilcox (The Servants), Jaat Benoot, Koen Havenith, Alexandre Joaquim, Artjom Maksakov, Zino Merckx, Roger Neves, Christian Oliveri, Lennart Radtke, Francesco Resch, Alessio Scognamiglio, Benjamin Stone Recorded at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, on July 23, 24 & 25 2020 TV Director, Louise Narboni

Thomas de Pourquery & Supersonic Thomas De Pourquery, saxophone alto Laurent Bardainne, saxophone ténor Fabrice Martinez, trompette Arnaud Roulin, piano, claviers Frederick Galiay, basse Edward Perraud, batterie Playlist Thomas De Pourquery; Mermaids Sun Ra, We travel the space ways Thomas De Pourquery, Slow down, Present eternity, Sons of love, Simple forces, Give the money back, Révolutions, Disco 2100 Sun Ra, Love in outer space Recorded on June 15, 2019 at the Cité de la musique TV Director, Josselin Carré

Kenny Baron Kenny Barron (piano) Marcus Strickland (saxophone) Riley Mulherkar (trumpet) Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) Johnathan Blake (drums) Recorded on June 27, 2019 at the Leopolis Jazz Fest TV Director, Amos Rozenberg

Ghost-Note Robert Sput Searight (Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar) - drums Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy) - percussion Dwayne 'MonoNeon' Thomas (Prince) - bass, Peter Knudsen - guitar Vaughn Henry - keyboards Jonathan Mones (Funky Knuckles, RC & The Gritz) - alto sax, flute Mike Jelani Brooks (Kirk Franklin, RC & The Gritz) - tenor saxophone, flute Recorded on July 6 at A to Jazz Festival, main stage, Sofia, Bulgaria TV Director, Amos Rozenberg

Théo Ceccaldi Trio - Django, Anne Paceo, Vincent Peirani Théo Ceccaldi, violon Valentin Ceccaldi, violoncelle Guillaume Aknine, guitare Playlist Fats Waller, HoneySuckle Rose Django Reinhardt / Stéphane Grapelli, Minor Swing Théo Ceccaldi, Gris Bleu Django Reinhardt, Rythme Futur Théo Ceccaldi, Currywurst, Nin-Nin je t'aime James Price Johnson, Charleston Josef Myrow, Blue Drag Django Reinhardt, Manoir de mes rêves, Blues en Mi Recorded on June 15, 2019 at the Philharmonie de Paris TV Director, Josselin Carré