MEZZO is the 1st TV channel in the world offering to music lovers a special programming entirely dedicated to classical, jazz and world music. MEZZO was launched in 1996 and took the leading position of its target.
MEZZO is unique. No other French television channel is distributed to 39 countries or can boast 16 million subscribers worldwide – all thanks to that loveliest of universal languages: music! Mezzo’s dominance is due to more than just the quality — indeed, the excellence — of its programs. Much stems from its unique format and rigorous mix of operas, concerts, ballets, musical comedies, jazz, and more. We invite music lovers from all over the world, be they casual listeners and aficionados, to discover or rediscover the most beautiful works and the most masterful performers.
MEZZO in facts and figures:
-Variety of important international events broadcasted LIVE
-Numerous partnerships with major theatres and concert halls, international operas, festivals and competitions
-Over 16 million subscribers in 39 countries
-Average profile is a male person, of upper social class, over 35 years old
-High quality programs: 600h of new programs per year, 60h of live transmissions, 1200h of prime time.