A concert where German and French Romanticism engage in a dialogue, revealing as many differences as they do similarities. Wagner invites the listener into a contemplative state bordering on ecstasy, while the sensuality of Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto and Debussy’s Impressionist evocation of nature unfold.

The imaginary adventures of musician Sans-Saëns.

Lightning streaks through the skies as Dalila declares her love to Samson in one of the finest arias of romantic opera. “My heart awakens to your voice like a flower to the kiss of dawn.” An enchanting yet treacherous beauty… When the thunder at last rumbles, Dalila betrays Samson and offers him up to his enemies: “Come up, for this time he has shown me all his heart”, she whispers to them in the night (The Old Testament, Book of Judges). Based on a violent and erotic biblical story, Saint-Saëns’s opera – composed in 1877, much to Liszt’s insistence – would not be performed at the Palais Garnier until fifteen years later. This first Parisian performance in 1892 included the hitherto unperformed “Dance Of The Priestesses”. Nevertheless, it became one of the most performed French operas in the world, together with Faust and Carmen. Conducted by Philippe Jordan, this new production brings back a repertoire masterpiece that has not been performed at the Paris Opera for twenty-five years.

The Orchestre National de France with conductor Cristian Măcelaru and cellist Sol Gabetta perform a Franco-Russian programme at the Philharmonie de Paris concert hall. Programme: Gabriel Fauré – "Dolly" Suite op. 56 (orchestration Henri Rabaud) Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto n° 2 Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto n° 1 Alexander Scriabin – The Poem of Ecstasy

Argentinian virtuoso pianist Martha Argerich, French violinist Renaud Capuçon and cellist Gautier Capuçon reunite for an exclusive concert at the Verbier Festival. The programme includes Haydn, Mendelssohn and Shostakovitch.

Slovenian conductor Martina Batič and the Radio France Choir offers an eclectic programme combining Wagner, Debussy, Fauré and Poulenc. The choir is accompanied by eight cellists from the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio de France.

Steph McMahon has always had a passion for getting to know people and their journeys. On “What’s Your Story?”, Steph will be chatting with some of the most interesting people in sports, entertainment, business and of course WWE to find out their personal stories of hardship and success. Plus, Steph will share stories from her own journey through motherhood, her professional career, and growing up in WWE.

Conducted by Aziz Shokhakimov, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg presents a rare work by Camille Saint-Saëns: the Oratorio de Noël. Composed in 1858 when the composer was just 23 years old, this cantata-like work is rarely performed on stage, making its performance quite unprecedented.

The film follows the struggles of an idealistic Catholic politician.

Former International footballers turned pundits and present a preview of the weekend fixtures, a light-hearted discussion of sporting news and interview various sports stars.