INDUSTRY NEWS
April 2026

The monthly update on business news for professionals in the performing arts and audiovisual industries:
posting new productions, industry previews, calls, deadlines or job ads while connecting coproduction partners, vendors and buyers. Brought to you by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, the international business network supporting performing arts through audiovisual media.


IMZ NEWS

IMZ Academy 2026: Live Multi-Camera Directing of Opera Performances

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Applications now open for an intensive multi-camera directing course at the Royal College of Music, London. The workshop offers a rare hands-on opportunity for screen directors, filmmakers, and production professionals to master the craft of live multi-camera opera direction.

New IMZ Member: Verbier Festival

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

A warm welcome to the Verbier Festival, one of the world’s leading classical music festivals and a key platform for artistic excellence, education, and international exchange.

NEW PRODUCTIONS

Anna Lapwood at the Elbphilharmonie

C Major Entertainment

Anna Lapwood, the most followed organist on social media, presents her recital at the spectacular Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.

BOLERO.S by Mehdi Kerkouche

Auditorium Films

Mehdi Kerkouche reimagines Ravel’s Bolero through a vibrant contemporary dance piece blending pop culture and generational expression.

Cavalli in Bayreuth: Flores & García-Alarcón

Auditorium Films

Mariana Flores and Leonardo García Alarcón bring Cavalli’s operatic gems to life in a refined Baroque recital from Bayreuth.

Glyndebourne: Ethel Smyth: The Wreckers

EuroArts Music International

The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Robin Ticciati perform Glyndebourne's staging of Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers.

Kian Soltani & Jae Hong Park in Seoul

Deutsche Grammophon GmbH

This recital brings together one of the most prominent cellists of his generation and a pianist of rising international prominence.

Kurtág Fragments

Papageno

György Kurtág, one of the greatest living composers, transforms places, people, and emotions into music—an intimate cinematic film into his creative word.

La Haine Live

C Major Entertainment

Dance, cinema, rap, theater and live performance in a unique form, paying homage to the cult film La Haine by Mathieu Kassovitz.

Melissa Aldana: Live with Zurich Jazz Orchestra

Auditorium Films

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Melissa Aldana joins the Zurich Jazz Orchestra for a bold programme of original compositions.

MILES: Reinventing Sound and Silence

Auditorium Films

A compelling portrait of Miles Davis, tracing his constant reinvention through rare archives and testimonies from legendary collaborators.

Rameau’s Platea from Prague State Opera

Auditorium Films

Rameau’s comic masterpiece shines in Prague, led by Václav Luks with Marcel Beekman in a virtuosic and theatrical title role.

The Nutcracker – A ballet by John Neumeier

C Major Entertainment

A Nutcracker that celebrates ballet itself. In his version, Neumeier quotes well-known choreographies by Marius Petipa, with stage design by Jürgen Rose.

Thibaut Garcia – A guitar with a view

EuroArts Music International

A new documentary by Bruno Monsaingeon & Thibaut Garcia live in concert.

Yubeen Kim, Nicolas Altstaedt & VFCO

Deutsche Grammophon GmbH

Filmed live at the Tongyeong International Music Festival, this concert explores elegance and classicism across the 18th and 19th centuries.

IN THE MAKING

Anniversary Concert – Pēteris Vasks

Accentus Music

Celebrating the composer’s 80th birthday with a unique concert of his works in his hometown Aizpute.

Europakonzert 2026: A musical manifesto for Europe

EuroArts Music International

Upcoming production from the Esterházy Palace in Austria: 1 May 2026, Live signal available, 11:00 am CET.

The Bartered Bride from the village of Holašovice

Czech Television

The Bartered Bride comes alive in Holašovice – love, humour and Bedřich Smetana’s music.

LOOKING FOR COPRODUCTION

Pieces of Beethoven

Poorhouse International

A documentary to commemorate the bicentenary of Beethoven's death in March 1827.

NEWS

An evening of chamber music at Flagey

Flagey asbl/vzw

Two intimate concerts at Flagey: a solo recital by rising star Lukas Sternath, followed by an anniversary program of the celebrated duo Tharaud & Queyras.

Celebrating 30 years of Operabase

Operabase

Operabase celebrates 30 years supporting the global performing arts community and shaping how artists and organisations connect worldwide.

Heart of Europe 2026 | 27–30 Oct, Warsaw

TVP – Polish Television

Heart of Europe 2026 (27–30 October, Warsaw): a key CEE TV event for pitching, networking, and showcasing outstanding productions.

ICMA Celebrates 2026 Winners at Gala Concert in Bamberg

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

On 18 March 2026, the 15th International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) Gala Concert took place at the Konzerthalle Bamberg, honouring this year's winners.

Interview with 2026 ICMA Young Artist of the Year Anja Mittermüller

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

In early March, we sat down for an interview with Austrian mezzo-soprano and 2026 ICMA Young Artist of the Year, Anja Mittermüller, to talk about her career path, her work with mentor Brigitte Fassbaender, and what comes next.

Meet This Year’s Jury at Golden Prague 2026

Czech Television

Golden Prague 2026 will once again welcome an outstanding international jury, bringing together leading voices from film, television and the performing art.

SFDFF On The Road: Rent Our 2025 Touring Reel

San Francisco Dance Film Festival

San Francisco Dance Film Festival's Touring Program offers curated dance film reels for rental by educators, libraries, and film festivals.

CALLS

Call for Submissions: 2026 SF Dance Film Festival

San Francisco Dance Film Festival

San Francisco Dance Film Festival invites filmmakers worldwide to submit dance films for its 2026 edition. Deadline: April 17 (Late Deadline: May 8).

Golden Prague 2026: Submit Your Film Now

Czech Television

Submissions for Golden Prague 2026 are open. Showcase your performing arts film to an international audience and compete for the Grand Prix.

Venice TV Award – Call for Entry

Venice TV Award

The Venice TV Award honours exceptional music, theatre, and dance productions. Members of IMZ receive a 25% discount for the first entry.

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