Recommendations
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: Elbphilharmonie Summer
First a cold drink by the Elbe, then a concert in the Grand Hall: the Elbphilharmonie Summer returns from 15–30 August, featuring world-class orchestras performing classics and new discoveries. There’s also a colourful mix of pop, jazz and world music.
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17 April
: Mahan Esfahani / Harpsichord
Mahan Esfahani shows that the harpsichord can stand firmly in the here and now with all four legs. The renowned Iranian-American harpsichordist performs exclusively works from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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1/2 May
: Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln
Franz Schmidt's monumental oratorio »Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln« (The Book with Seven Seals) ignites apocalyptic drama with late Romantic force. Manfred Honeck conducts the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, two choirs and renowned soloists.
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24 May
: Quartett zum Ende der Zeit
In hardly any other work is the exploration of (one’s own) mortality felt as keenly as in Olivier Messiaen’s moving »Quatuor pour la fin du temps«. In Hamburg, a veritable all-star line-up is now taking on this piece.
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18 April
: Älice: Wo die Mango wächst
As the frontwoman of Moop Mama, Hamburg-based Älice has made a name for herself on the hip-hop scene. Her solo album »Wo die Mango wächst« (Where the Mango grows) builds on her success and features summery sounds blending R&B, dancehall and Latin pop.
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4 May
: Balthasar-Neumann-Choir & Guests
A programme inspired by the Dance of Death: the Balthasar Neumann Choir, together with Elbphilharmonie organist Iveta Apkalna and others, presents a sonic panorama ranging from the comforting Bach and Brahms to a wild dance featuring organ and percussion.
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8 May
: A Last Supper
The B'Rock Orchestra, the bad boys of the early music scene, transform the cult film »La Grande Bouffe« into an unconventional musical theatre piece: a staged banquet combining baroque, pop and electronic music – bitterly angry and highly topical.
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20 May
: Huelgas Ensemble
Belgian conductor Paul Van Nevel, cigar lover and master of Renaissance vocal music, is dubbed the »Hercule Poirot of early music«. For 50 years, he has uncovered hidden gems – now performing them with the Huelgas Ensemble at the Elbphilharmonie.
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19 April / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg / Nelson Goerner / Sylvain Cambreling
Sylvain Cambreling and Nelson Goerner present an impressive program: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 unfolds lyrical elegance, while Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony combines monumental structure with spiritual depth.
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4 May / Laeiszhalle
: Renaud Capuçon / Kian Soltani / Mao Fujita
Elbphilharmonie artist in residence Kian Soltani joins Mao Fujita and Renaud Capuçon – a star-studded trio. In Hamburg they perform piano trios by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky – romantic, virtuosic, and filled with passion for chamber music.
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16 May Laeiszhalle
: Teatime with Hana Chang and Nikola Meeuwsen
The programme presented by these two young talents on violin and piano ranges from virtuosic to lyrically dreamy. Before the concert with works by W.A. Mozart and César Franck the afternoon begins with coffee, tea and cake in the beautiful Brahms Foyer.
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1 June / Laeiszhalle
: Ottavio Dantone / Harpsichord
Why have just one harpsichord when you can have four? Bach loved concerts like this! Accademia Bizantina and Ottavio Dantone bring triple and quadruple harpsichord works to the Laeiszhalle – a musical and historical highlight.
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Listen now (in German)
: Podcast: Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #38
Passt das echt zusammen?! In der neuen Kopfhörer-Folge geht es um das Konzert »Masters of Ceremony«, in dem Ballett mit Hip-Hop und Rap mit klassischer Musik gemischt wird. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören!
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Save the Concert!
: Digital escape game
Just a few hours to go until the concert of the year, but then suddenly it all goes wrong. Become a member of the Elbphilharmonie team and save the concert – complete with tricky puzzles and exciting backstage tours.
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Concert stream for children
: Journey to a new world
When war breaks out in Antonia’s homeland, she must say goodbye to her best friend and emigrate: to the rail station, through wild Atlantic storms and to the land of freedom. A magical concert film without words, featuring music by Vivaldi and Dvořák.
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Music for everyone
: Education Brochure
Music brings people together. An overview of the program for families, children, and schools at the Elbphilharmonie can be found in the brochure “Music for Everyone.” The video also provides an insight into the wide range of interactive activities and con
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