Why does TV place a US soloist behind the orchestra? Is this a new thing?

Why does TV place a US soloist behind the orchestra? Is this a new thing?

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norman lebrecht

September 25, 2022

The French-German TV station Arte has broadcast a slightly shortened performance of the first Saint-Saens piano concerto in its ‘Stars von Morgen’ series. The rising star in question is the US pianist Claire Huangci.

But why on earth is she placed off-stage and behind the orchestra?

And why is there no credit for conductor or orchestra?

What are Arte playing at?

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