Recommendations

  • 5/6 September

    : NDR Opening Night

    In their »Opening Night«, Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra radiate a spirit of optimism – with Gustav Mahler's heroic First Symphony and Richard Strauss' early Burleske for piano. Guest star of the evening: Kirill Gerstein.

  • 11 September

    : Mulatu Astatke

    Vibraphonist Mulatu Astatke is one of Ethiopia's most famous musicians. As part of his big farewell tour, the father of “Ethio Jazz” will also be stopping by the Elbphilharmonie.

  • 14/15 September

    : Omer Meir Wellber

    Omer Meir Wellber celebrates his debut as General Music Director of the Philharmoniker and surprises with innovative ideas. British pianist Stephen Hough presents his own version of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto.

  • 2 October

    : Iveta Apkalna, Organ

    Iveta Apkalna, titular organist of the Elbphilharmonie, opens the organ season with Bach and Pärt, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year. In their faith and deep spirituality, the composers are kindred spirits.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 14 October

    : Rossini: »Petite messe solennelle«

    Rossini composed his mass as a mixture of sacred and secular music. The instrumental accompaniment of piano and harmonium leaves plenty of room for the vocal parts – perfect for Thomas Hengelbrock and his Balthasar Neumann Choir.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 5 October / Laeiszhalle

    : Monteverdi: L'Orfeo

    Monteverdi’s »L’Orfeo« is a masterpiece of baroque compositional art, which will be performed in the Laeiszhalle by the Monteverdi Choir Hamburg and the lautten compagney BERLIN.

  • 13 October / Laeiszhalle

    : Jazz Piano: Aaron Parks Little Big

    Jazz pianist Aaron Parks has developed from a shooting star to a major player on the international scene. The third album with his band on the Blue Note label is a musical feast of funky, driving grooves and relaxed improvisation.

  • 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.

  • 27/28 September

    : Twinkle Concerts Zirpen

    In »Zirpen«, the Aires Tropicales ensemble brings the world of insects to life with tropical music – poetic, captivating and thought-provoking.

  • Listen now (in German)

    : Podcast: Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #34

    This episode of Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer is all about rhythm – in life and in music. Emma (15) and Christoph (18) discover how rhythm determines the pulse of our lives and makes music groove.

  • Concert stream for children

    : Sun, Moon and Strings

    Biscuit tins, rain jackets, paper boxes – there's music everywhere. With imagination and great joy, the musicians from Hamburg's Ensemble Resonanz invite us on a musical expedition. A concert stream for children from the age of 6.

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