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Beethoven's birthplace in Bonn

DW Festival Concert: A weekend of Beethoven

Would you be up to the task of listening to live performances of all of Beethoven's nine symphonies in a single weekend? The Beethovenfest had exactly that on offer during the opening weekend of the 2021 festival.  

War in Ukraine - Hope through music

Bologna - conductor Oksana Lyniv with Ukrainian colours at her belt

Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv is a star of the classical music scene - the first woman to head an Italian opera orchestra. Since the outbreak of war, she has had only one goal: to give hope and strength to the people of her homeland.  

Solidarity concerts for Ukraine

Musicians playing instruments on a alrge square, a few spectators, large building in background

Protest with music: Many orchestras in Germany, some with Russian musicians, are organizing special concerts in support of Ukraine.  

Oksana Lyniv in a theater holding a blue and yellow Ukrainian flag

Oksana Lyniv is fighting for Ukrainian musicians' futures

Renowned Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv is urging Russian artists to speak out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.  

Rammstein shows solidarity with Ukraine along with new release

Rammstein musicians in front of an industrial-looking background

Till Lindemann, singer of the German hard rock group Rammstein, has canceled his concerts in Russia as the band condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine ahead of the release of its new single, "Zeit," meaing "Time."  

How the world has united in song via #StandWithUkraine

People at a demonstration in Cologne holding a sign saying Peace.

From national anthems to rock ballads by Sting or John Lennon, musicians worldwide are showing their support.  

Iranian singer Googoosh

Musical statements – Against the performance ban in Iran

After the Islamic revolution in 1979, outside music was banned. Since then, women like pop-diva Googoosh aren't allowed to perform. What is it like to look at her home country from afar? What perspectives do young Iranian female artists have?  

German Eurovision Malik Harris holding a guitar with the words I stand with Ukraine on the backside.

German Eurovision preliminary marked by war in Ukraine

Malik Harris will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy in May. Six acts took part in the broadcast, which included a particularly compelling guest performance by Ukrainian singer Jamala.  

Ivan Velikanov

Beethoven and a peace speech get Russian conductor suspended

A day after the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Velikanov stood up for peace on stage in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. That resulted in immediate consequences for the star conductor.  

DW Night Grooves Moderatoren Stephanie Stumph und Wigald Boning

Night Grooves - The best of Night Grooves

In this "best of" episode of the music show Night Grooves, DW presents the musicians' greatest hits, the best performances and the most exciting stories from the second season, including Melanie C (Spice Girls), Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Ray Wilson (Genesis), DJ Ötzi and soul legend Kathy Sledge.  

Euromaxx Privatkonzert

Stars shine on Night Grooves

Deutsche Welle is continuing its hit combination talk-and-music series with two well-known performers as guests of Wigald Boning and Stephanie Stumph on each edition. They chat and make music.  

DW Night Grooves Moderatorin Stephanie Stumph (Artikelbild)

Stephanie Stumph

Stephanie Stumph is a multi-talented actor, host and songwriter, who also sings and dances. She can show off her skills at “Night Grooves” at the Haus Schminke.  

DW Night Grooves Moderator Wigald Boning (Detailseite)

Wigald Boning

Wigald Boning plays the flute, the saxophone and various keyboard instruments; preferably with the guests of “Night Grooves” at Haus Schminke.  

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DW Musica Maestra | Alondra de la Parra. Moderatorin

Have you ever seen Alondra de la Parra doing a ballet dance? Join her and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane!  

Archive

The best of the best

'PopXport Ranking' is a unique project - an analysis of the German pop scene's popularity abroad that is unprecedented in scope.  

Hamburg based singer Oceana

In Focus Melting Pop

Ebow, Culcha Candela, Patrice or Symbiz: Artists with international backgrounds have a huge influence on German pop music.  

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DW Festival Concert: A weekend of Beethoven

DW Festival Concert: A weekend of Beethoven

Would you be up to the task of listening to live performances of all of Beethoven's nine symphonies in a single weekend? The Beethovenfest had exactly that on offer during the opening weekend of the 2021 festival.
Solidarity concerts for Ukraine

Solidarity concerts for Ukraine

Protest with music: Many orchestras in Germany, some with Russian musicians, are organizing special concerts in support of Ukraine.

Oksana Lyniv is fighting for Ukrainian musicians' futures

Oksana Lyniv is fighting for Ukrainian musicians' futures

Renowned Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv is urging Russian artists to speak out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How the world has united in song via #StandWithUkraine

How the world has united in song via #StandWithUkraine

From national anthems to rock ballads by Sting, the Scorpions or John Lennon, musicians around the globe are showing their support for Ukraine via music.

Top Russian conductor quits over war in Ukraine

Top Russian conductor quits over war in Ukraine

Top Russian conductor Thomas Sanderling has stepped down in protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But he's spoken out against a boycott of Russian culture, saying artists should not be forced to pick sides.
Culture rallies for Ukraine in Berlin

Culture rallies for Ukraine in Berlin

A "Concert for Peace" headed by star conductor Daniel Barenboim, and a later rally by literary luminaries at the site of the Nazi book burnings, bookended a day of solidarity with Ukraine.
German Eurovision preliminary marked by war in Ukraine

German Eurovision preliminary marked by war in Ukraine

Malik Harris will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy in May. Six acts took part in the broadcast, which included a particularly compelling guest performance by Ukrainian singer Jamala.
Beethoven and a peace speech get Russian conductor suspended

Beethoven and a peace speech get Russian conductor suspended

A day after the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Velikanov stood up for peace on stage in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. That resulted in immediate consequences for the star conductor.
Estonia's history of song and political resistance

Estonia's history of song and political resistance

Music and song are an integral part of the identity of Estonia, which for centuries has been under Russian rule, first under the czars and then the Soviet Union.
DW Festival Concert: Mahler at the Beethovenfest 2021

DW Festival Concert: Mahler at the Beethovenfest 2021

Powerful passages, tender tones, dancelike melodies and dissonant apocalyptic chaos. This episode features Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, which has it all.
Munich Philharmonic drops star conductor Valery Gergiev over Putin ties

Munich Philharmonic drops star conductor Valery Gergiev over Putin ties

The Russian maestro was given an ultimatum to denounce Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but failed to react. Opera diva Anna Netrebko is also canceling her performances.
Entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte turns 95

Entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte turns 95

A New Yorker with Caribbean roots, Harry Belafonte spoke out against racism and injustice before the civil rights movement. As a musician, he sold millions of records. Belafonte turns 95 on March 1.