La Maestra 2026

Barbara Hannigan and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France perform Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms.

Each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before performing two pieces. Who will impress the judges?

The four finalists must interpret works by Stravinsky and Ravel. Who will win?

In the semi finals , each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before conducting two pieces.

In an extraordinary concert, Californian singer-songwriter Beth Hart brings the house down with her charm, vocal force and energetic performance; a tour de force from the Paris Olympia.

Jazz revelation Samara Joy has her Parisian audience spellbound.

The Estonian duo modernising the Talharpa, a traditional Northern European instrument.

A musical melting pot from Belgium.

A journey through the history of the piano: iconic works, masterfully interpreted by exceptional artists in venues across Europe.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.

Does wealth make you happy? Or maybe true wealth is having nothing at all?

Why do massive inequalities exist despite a global economy that has produced the most wealth in human history?

Major disasters throughout history have helped to lower inequality. Is this still the case today?

Audio pornography leaves room for the imagination while arousing the listener with erotic stories

With Keir Starmer ‘s resignation, British politics is still unstable after six prime ministers in the ten years since the Brexit vote.

When Pope Leo XIV spoke out against war, President Trump criticised the leader of the catholic church, which caused a backlash.

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.

With geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine, European countries are looking to bolster their military forces. But are young people willing to take up arms?