Recommendations
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18/21 September
: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
Moving music, harrowing content: Semyon Bychkov conducts Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, Christina Nilsson sings Richard Strauss's »Vier letzte Lieder«.
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22 September
: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House / Jakub Hrůša
The Czech star conductor loves the mythical orchestral repertoire of his homeland. With Dvořák’s »The Spectre’s Bride«, he discovers another treasure for large orchestra, choir and soloists as the new chief conductor of London’s Royal Opera.
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23 September
: SWR Symphonieorchester & Vokalensemble / François-Xavier Roth
Schubert’s »Grand C major«, a baroque dance suite and a symphonic magnum opus full of quotations from music history: François-Xavier Roth and his orchestra invite you to an evening full of contrasts that brilliantly becomes a great whole.
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27 September
: Vienna Philharmonic / Lukas Sternath / Tugan Sokhiev
Prokofiev in America, Stravinsky in Paris: In the program of the Vienna Philharmonic featuring shooting star Lukas Sternath, the two Russian avant-gardists come together, bringing a dialogue of dance ecstasy, sonic intoxication, jazz, and folklore.
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26 September
: Ensemble Senza Sforzando
Bold, innovative, contemporary – the Senza Sforzando ensemble always has its finger on the pulse and performs new works from Ukraine. The musicians present an exciting cultural scene that offers space for experimentation and critical reflection on music.
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5 October
: So klingt Zukunft!
In the charity concert organised by the German Music Foundation, young, talented musicians present a varied programme. They play music by Mozart, Brahms and Shostakovich. Saxophonist Asya Fateyeva appears on stage as a guest star.
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9 October
: Fred Hersch
Great jazz from New York in Hamburg: Fred Hersch presents his solo program at the Elbphilharmonie for the first time! In October, the legendary pianist celebrates his 70th birthday and invites audiences into his subtle and atmospheric soundscapes.
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31. October
: Gustavo Santaolalla
Anyone who has watched the hit zombie series »The Last of Us« or Hollywood films like »Brokeback Mountain« or »Babel« will be familiar with his music: Gustavo Santaolalla. The Argentine takes the stage with his quintet to journey through his career.
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21 September / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor Sylvain Cambreling have put on a programme between Romanticism and Modernism for the opening of the season in the Laeiszhalle: Lachenmann's »Schreiben« meets Mahler's First Symphony.
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26 September / Laeiszhalle
: Brahms Trio
Great music in a small format: The Brahms Trio presents an exciting concert experience – featuring Dmitri Shostakovich’s brilliant and moving piano trios, as well as the rediscovery of the visionary composer Nikolai Roslavets.
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28 September / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
A program full of contrasts and colors: Haydn’s »Le Matin« and his Cello Concerto in a version for flugelhorn with soloist Sergei Nakariakov. The Symphoniker Hamburg also perform captivating dances by Ravel and Stravinsky.
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11 October / Laeiszhalle
: Schumann trios with star line-up
Violinist Vilde Frang, cellist Maximilian Hornung and pianist Denis Kozhukin: these three top soloists perform all three of Robert Schumann’s piano trios. They reflect the composer’s eventful life to the highest degree of chamber music perfection.
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Advance sale is open
: For the whole family
From 0 to 99: there is something for everyone at our workshops and entertaining concerts aimed at different age groups – not only at the Elbphilharmonie, but also in Hamburg’s city districts.
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21–24 November
: Twinkle Concerts Chez Maurice
Welcome to the home of Maurice Ravel: inspired by sounds, shadows, and machines, the young composer creates imaginative music—enchantingly staged by the Revue Blanche ensemble. A Twinkle Concerts for children aged 6 and up.
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5–9 December
: Twinkle Concerts Elefant aus dem Ei
An elephant from an egg? Together with his friends, he dances, plays, and makes music his way through life—full of imagination, friendship, and surprises, told through music, dance, and puppetry. A Twinkle Concert for children aged 3–5.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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Creator in Residence: Daria Challah
British social media personality Daria Challah is coming to the Elbphilharmonie for the 2025/26 season. #CreatorInResidence
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Video on demand from 3 Feb 2020 : Arvo Pärt: »Adam’s Lament«
Simple, mystical, powerful: Arvo Pärt's famous composition »Adam's Lament« for choir and string orchestra in the Grand Hall #LiveStream #ContemporaryMusic
