Mezzo
Sweden
Mezzo is a television channel available in Sweden that focuses on music performance and cultural programming. Its schedule typically includes classical concerts, opera, jazz, and dance performances recorded from venues around the world. The channel also presents documentaries on composers, musicians, and visual artists. Mezzo does not carry advertising, allowing uninterrupted broadcasts of full-length performances. Viewers in Sweden can access the channel through selected cable and satellite providers. The channel’s content is primarily in the original performance languages, with occasional subtitles for spoken segments.
Schedule
00:20 - 02:00
Berliner Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti: Rossini, Verdi, Brahms
Special, Music, Concert
The Berliner Philharmoniker and conductor Riccardo Muti take the stage to perform various popular symphonies to entertain the audience.
02:00 - 03:30
Pierre Boulez, Staatskapelle Berlin: Mahler, Symphony no. 2
Special, Music
Gustav Mahler 1860–1911 Symphony No 2 in C minor, 'Resurrection'.
03:30 - 04:45
The Feeling of Going
Special, Opera, Ballet, Performing arts
The Malmö Opera Orchestra, Skånes Dansteater and Moto Boy perform 'The Feeling of Going' at the Malmö Opera House in Sweden. Recorded on 1 January 2018.
04:45 - 06:25
Berliner Philharmoniker, Pierre Boulez: Ravel, Mozart, Bartók, Debussy
Musical
The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez and pianist Maria João Pires perform Mozart, Bartok and Debussy in concert.
06:25 - 09:05
Magnard: Guercœur: Opéra du Rhin
Opera
Featuring `Guercœur' opera in three acts by Albéric Magnard. Libretto by the composer.
09:05 - 10:00
The Sound of Cinema
Conversations with Rachel Portman
Series, Documentary, Music
Stéphane Lerouge delves into the rich heritage and culture of sound at the movies.
10:00 - 11:20
Keyon Harrold - Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Music
Keyon Harrold performs at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
11:20 - 12:55
Renaud Capuçon, Martha Argerich, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne: Prokofiev Beethoven Fauré Ravel
Special, Music, Classical
Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, Renaud Capuçon (conductor), Martha Argerich (piano), Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 in D major op. 25, Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major op. 15.
12:55 - 13:30
Mozart : Piano Concerto no. 5 - Malcom Frager
Music
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756–1791 Piano Concerto no. 5 in D Major K 175.
13:30 - 14:55
Argerich, Kovacevich, Bar-Shai, Moreau, Modigliani Quartet : Debussy, Ravel, Mozart, Schubert
Special, Music, Concert, Classical
Featuring Claude Debussy's `Lindaraja for two Pianos', Maurice Ravel's `String Quartet in F major', Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's `Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor, K 478', and Franz Schubert's `Minuet in D Minor No 3, D89'.
14:55 - 16:25
Joaquín Achúcarro : Chopin, Grieg, Brahms, Rachmaninov, Scriabine, Liszt
Special, Music, Concert, Classical
Joaquin Achucarro performs works by Chopin, Grieg, Brahms, Rachmaninov, Scriabin and Liszt.
16:25 - 16:50
Mozart: Symphony no. 38 - Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, Gerd Albrecht
Special, Music
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756–1791 Symphony no 38 in D Major, K. 504, 'Prague'.
16:50 - 17:15
INTERMEZZO
Music
Highlights from our repertoire.
17:15 - 19:40
Verdi: La Traviata: Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Liège
Music
Orchestra and Choir of the Royal Opera of Wallonia-Liège perform 'La traviata', an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, at the Royal Opera of Wallonia, Liège.
19:40 - 20:30
John Coltrane: Comblain la Tour Jazz Festival 1966
Special, Entertainment, Music
Including hits 'Vigil', 'Naema' and 'My Favorite Things.
20:30 - 22:20
Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker : Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák
Special, Music, Concert, Classical
Claudio Abbado conducts as the Berliner Philharmoniker perform Beethoven's 'Egmont, overture', Brahms's 'Violin Concerto in D major Op 77', Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op 95 'From the New World', and Verdi's 'I Vespri siciliani, overture'.
22:20 - 23:45
Verdi: Requiem - Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Opera
The Berliner Philharmoniker performs Giuseppe Verdi's 'Messa da Requiem'.
23:45 - 00:40
Rivalry in music: Furtwängler vs. Toscanini
Special, Documentary
Two men without whom the profession of conductor would not be what it is in modern times: Arturo Toscanini and Wilhelm Furtwängler. The former was rigorously faithful to the musical score, the latter conducted with radical subjectivity.