Strasbourg – November 03, 2026 -- ARTE launches the concert series "Braths Sessions" on arte.tv and YouTube on November 8, with seven short episodes that recast contemporary songs for string orchestra.
Seven artists get orchestral rewrites
The series features music by Souly, Wamen, Alizade, Vicky Sometani, RAPK, Kayla Shyx and BERWYN. French multi-instrumentalist, composer and conductor Braths, whose real name is Thomas Horeczko, leads the orchestra and reinterprets each artist's songs.
Each session is built as a visual journey
ARTE describes every episode as more than a standard live concert. The camera stays close to the performers and captures gestures, emotions and unexpected musical moments.
Episodes arrive every two to three days
The release schedule on arte.tv runs as follows:
- Souly: from November 8, 2026
- Wamen: from November 10, 2026
- Alizade: from November 12, 2026
- Vicky Sometani: from November 15, 2026
- RAPK: from November 17, 2026
- Kayla Shyx: from November 19, 2026
- BERWYN: from November 22, 2026
Short episodes from a German production
The concert series is directed by Mo Kanaan and produced by RBB/ARTE and Spilled Milk Films in Germany in 2026. It consists of seven episodes, each running 10 to 12 minutes.