Recommendations
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26/27 February
: Martin Fröst / Paavo Järvi
Sweden's Martin Fröst is an exceptional clarinettist – and this season's artist in residence at NDR. He will now be joining Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi for two concerts, performing Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto.
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26 February – 1 March
: Festival: Arctic Voices
Visitors from the far north: fascinating vocal music traditions can be found around the Arctic Circle. Now they are guests at the Elbphilharmonie. Whether from Norway or Mongolia, traditional or reinterpreted – a celebration of voices!
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8 March
: CPE.Bach.Chor Hamburg
In Liszt’s »The Legend of St. Elisabeth«, we meet a woman of courage and devotion. The CPE.Bach.Chor.Hamburg and a grand orchestra bring to life a powerful sound world of faith, love, and dramatic passion.
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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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22 March
: Ensemble Resonanz
Riccardo Minasi and the Ensemble Resonanz ignite with violinist Alena Baeva: Debussy’s dreamy Faun, Bruch’s passionate Violin Concerto, Mozart’s »little g-minor Symphony«, Ravel’s baroque dances – classical music with rock energy!
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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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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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22 March / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra meets rising star Anton Gerzenberg and conductor Han-Na Chang. The energetic orchestral sounds of Edvard Grieg and Richard Strauss meet the virtuoso piano playing of Widman’s Funeral March.
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29 March / Laeiszhalle
: Ensemble Resonanz / Johannespassion
Bach’s St John Passion in miniature format: Ensemble Resonanz turns the classical concert format on its head. String orchestra sound meets experimental formats, electronics and surprise guests – a laboratory for new listening experiences.
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31 March / Laeiszhalle
: Anna Vinnitskaya
Pianist Anna Vinnitskaya combines poetic depth with uncompromising virtuosity. Under her hands, great classics by Ravel, Brahms and Rachmaninoff become highly concentrated, gripping narratives on the piano.
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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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7 May / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg / Truls Mørk / Renaud Capuçon
Renaud Capuçon, an acclaimed world-class violinist, returns to the Symphoniker Hamburg – this time also as a conductor. His program spans from the French elegance of Fauré to the late-Romantic orchestral brilliance of Richard Strauss.
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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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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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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
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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The »Arctic Voices« festival
A legacy of perpetual ice: the indigenous music of the Arctic is moving towards the modern age. #MusicHistory #World
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ByteFM Podcast: Arctic Voices
ByteFM presenter Lena Boßmann talks about the »Arctic Voices« festival – guest: Marie Boine #Singing #Interview #Podcast #World
