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 major figure on the new Moroccan music scene.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.