Between The Bars

Join host Yannick Dondelinger for an intimate conversation with Dame Mitsuko Uchida. In this heartwarming discussion, Mitsuko shares her life story, from her musical upbringing to becoming one of the most revered pianists of our time. Discover the deep roots that music has in her life and how they have shaped her career.

Mitsuko also shares her unique connection with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, her appreciation for Mozart, and touches on her upcoming role as Music Director of the Ojai Music Festival. 

Throughout the episode, Mitsuko's modesty and optimism shine through, painting a portrait of an artist deeply rooted in her love for music and life. Tune in for an inspiring episode that celebrates the life and career of Mitsuko Uchida, only on Between the Bars.

For a full transcript of the episode, please visit our website. 

In this episode, MCO's Outreach and Education Manager, Valentina-Katharina Georgoulopoulos, joins host Yannick Dondelinger to explore the concept of "Heimat" (home and belonging). With members originating from 25 diverse countries, "Heimat" holds much significance for the MCO.

Valentina shares insights into crafting a unique concert format, that was developed in collaboration with the MCO musicians. Specifically tailored for younger audiences, Valentina and Yannick uncover both the challenges and rewards of engaging young listeners. 

Join them to discover "Heimat" and explore how our upcoming school festival in Berlin aims to further immerse students in the journey of finding their sense of home.

It's a fact - life changes when a little one comes on the scene. But how do you navigate the realms of parenthood when you're a musician and part of an internationally traveling orchestra? Host Yannick Dondelinger sits down with fellow MCO musicians Johannes Lörstad (violin) and Emma Schied (oboe) to discuss their lives before and since having children. 

Complementing their conversation, producer Matthias Mayr uncovers some touching insights from the other side. Young MCO-ers Mathilda Lörstad and Oliver Dondelinger, provide a glimpse into life as children on board a musician's journey.

It's a fact - life changes when a little one comes on the scene. But how do you navigate the realms of parenthood when you're a musician and part of an internationally traveling orchestra? Host Yannick Dondelinger sits down with fellow MCO musicians Johannes Lörstad (violin) and Emma Schied (oboe) to discuss their lives before and since having children. 

Complementing their conversation, producer Matthias Mayr uncovers some touching insights from the other side. Young MCO-ers Mathilda Lörstad and Oliver Dondelinger, provide a glimpse into life as children on board a musician's journey.

It's a fact - life changes when a little one comes on the scene. But how do you navigate the realms of parenthood when you're a musician and part of an internationally traveling orchestra? Host Yannick Dondelinger sits down with fellow MCO musicians Johannes Lörstad (violin) and Emma Schied (oboe) to discuss their lives before and since having children. 

Complementing their conversation, producer Matthias Mayr uncovers some touching insights from the other side. Young MCO-ers Mathilda Lörstad and Oliver Dondelinger, provide a glimpse into life as children on board a musician's journey.

In her staged project "Les Adieux", Patricia Koptchinskaja points out the many goodbyes she feels we will have to take in the near future. The final goodbye, or the Big Goodbye, will be one to ourselves.

In the third, and final, episode of the Big Goodbye, Between the Bars host Yannick Dondelinger finds out how the concept of the project came to Patricia and how we could interpret what she puts on the stage!

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'Les Adieux' is generously supported by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media through "NEUSTART KULTUR", with the kind support of the Rudolf Augstein Foundation.

In the second episode of "The Big Goodbye", Patricia Kopatchinskaja speaks about growing up in rural Moldova and connecting to nature from an early age, the sound of the raindrops and the momentum of the wind were her first musical teachers. 

This connection with her inner child makes her want to look at the tradition of performing music. She creates her own story with the compositions, shedding off what has grown on them throughout the years.

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'Les Adieux' is generously supported by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media through "NEUSTART KULTUR", with the kind support of the Rudolf Augstein Foundation.

Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja is not only known for her extraordinary musical skills but also for the trailblazing staged projects, in which she does not shy away from current world issues. 

In Les Adieux, a project of Patricia with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, she focuses on climate change and the rapid deterioration of our planet. How much time have we got left on Earth? When will our natural resources be used up? When will natural disasters, rising sea levels and new illnesses bring us to our knees?

The Between the Bars team met up with Patricia whilst touring through Hamburg. In the first episode of the 3-part series The Big Goodbye, they sat down with the controversial artist and discussed her motivation and drive for Les Adieux.

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'Les Adieux' is generously supported by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media through "NEUSTART KULTUR", with the kind support of Rudolf Augstein Foundation.

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photo: Julia Wesely

For the final episode of Mozart Momentum: in conversation, we focus on "Mozart in our time". 

How does our interpretation and performance of Mozart's works differ from when they were conveived 250 years ago? Host Yannick Dondelinger discusses the relevance, beauty and timelessness of Mozart's work in the last instalment of our mini-series with pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and concertmaster Matthew Truscott.

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Special thanks to the voice acting of Michiel Commandeur, Stephanie Baubin, Matthias Mayr and Anna Costa.

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Generously supported by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media through "NEUSTART KULTUR". 

Everybody knows Mozart for his operas, symphonies and concert pieces, but not all know that he was a pioneer who fought for professional and artistic freedom. The composer is often considered the first musician who emancipated himself from the subordination of the feudal system and worked as a freelancer.  What did those freelance days look like? How did it influence his compositions during that time? Answer these and more questions by joining us in part three of Mozart Momentum: in conversation: A freelancer is born. Together with pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and violinist Matthew Truscott, host Yannick Dondelinger digs into the archives to unravel the life of Mozart, the freelancer.

Thanks to the voice acting of Michiel Commandeur and Stephanie Baubin.

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Generously supported by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media through "NEUSTART KULTUR".