Recommendations
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11 February
: Klaus Mäkelä & Royal Concertgebouw
Starting in 2027, Klaus Mäkelä becomes chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Experience their sonic power now with Bruckner's monumental Symphony No. 8 at the Elbphilharmonie.
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13/15 February
: Elektra
Opera at the Elbphilharmonie: Alan Gilbert conducts Richard Strauss's epoch-making one-act opera »Elektra« – with the large NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and renowned singers in a semi-staged performance.
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19 February
: Beethoven27
Beethoven specialist Jan Caeyers and his orchestra Le Concert Olympique return to the Elbphilharmonie with pianist Kit Armstrong, using works by Beethoven and Bach to trace a path from crisis to renewal.
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6 April
: Johann Christian Bach: Amadis de Gaule
Johann Christian Bach, youngest son of Johann Sebastian, tells in his opera »Amadis de Gaule« a heartfelt adventure with dragons, wizards, and princesses – performed by the CPE Bach Choir, the B’Rock Orchestra, and outstanding soloists.
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20 February
: Pianomania: Roman Borisov
Roman Borisov, youngest Piano Olymp winner 2022, debuts at the Elbphilharmonie. He expands the Pianomania theme »Mazurkas« to other triple-meter dances and Rachmaninov's Piano Sonata No. 2 – highly musical and virtuosic.
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7 March
: Justin Taylor / Harpsichord
Holiday in Italy – Bach could only dream of it. Though he never went there, he loved Italian music and drew inspiration from Vivaldi & Co. Harpsichordist Justin Taylor performs Bach’s Italianate works alongside »genuine« Italian music.
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5 May
: MILES 100: Bobby Previte
Still Woodstock’s roar in their ears: In 1969 Miles Davis recorded »Bitches Brew« with Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul & Co. Jazz drummer Bobby Previte reignites this high-energy jazz-rock fusion live with local musicians.
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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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16 February / Laeiszhalle
: Sir András Schiff
Spontaneous music-making: András Schiff only reveals the programme on the night, creating a direct bond with his audience. Expect Bach, Mozart and Beethoven – performed with virtuosity, insight and unmistakable Schiff spirit.
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21 February / Laeiszhalle
: Belcea Quartet / Yulianna Avdeeva
The Belcea Quartet with Yulianna Avdeeva brings together Shostakovich, Britten and Weinberg: Bach-inspired preludes, a string quartet quoting Purzell and a piano quintet from a repressive era – a programme about friendship and freedom.
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22 February / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
Clara-Jumi Kang brings lyrical intensity and glowing virtuosity to Beethoven’s famous violin concerto. Sylvain Cambreling and the Symphoniker Hamburg shape the colourful orchestral worlds of Henze’s Eighth Symphony.
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21 March / Laeiszhalle
: Ian Bostridge
She sparkles with joy, lightness, and warmth: Baroque music continues to fascinate today. Tenor Ian Bostridge captivates with his nuanced voice in arias from this era – accompanied by the Ensemble Europa Galante at the Laeiszhalle.
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Listen now (in German)
: Podcast: Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #37
Glück verdoppelt sich bekanntlich, wenn man es teilt. Wie ist das bei Musik aus unterschiedlichen Kulturen? Im Podcast für junge Leute teilt Derya Yıldırım Musik, denkt sie neu und entdeckt Neues.
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24 May 2026
: Workshop for anyone aged 16 and above
Small patterns, big impact: In the Minimal Music workshop, young people aged 16 and above and adults discover the sound of Steve Reich & Philip Glass – and compose their own piece on the xylophone and metallophone.
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20/21 June 2026
: Twinkle Concerts Bad Bugs
It buzzes and whirrs and hums! With synthesizers, electric guitars, and their voices, the »Bad Bugs« bring the underground sound of the insect world to the stage for children aged 6 and up.
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Mediatheque
: Really good music for children
Children's songs that are so cool that parents secretly listen to them: six tips from the Elbphilharmonie team.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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Live stream in 2 days on 12 Feb 2026 at 19:00 : Händel: Giulio Cesare
Ancient drama with a stellar cast: Handel’s famous opera with Jakub Józef Orliński and Sandrine Piau in the leading roles. #EarlyMusic #Singing #LiveStream
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Das Festival »Arctic Voices«
Ein Erbe aus dem Ewigen Eis: Die indigene Musik der Arktis befindet sich im Aufbruch zur Moderne. #MusicHistory
