Recommendations
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15–31 August
: Elbphilharmonie Summer
First ice cream, then concerts in the Grand Hall: from 15–31 August, the Elbphilharmonie Summer once again attracts audiences with big orchestras presenting classics and discoveries. There will also be a colourful mix of pop, rap, jazz and world music.
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22 / 23 August
: Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem
Between touching solo passages and overwhelming sound spectacle – Rufus Wainwright proves with his »Dream Requiem« that he is a brilliant composer and sensitive artist. The narrator is French acting legend Isabelle Huppert.
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27 August
: Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester / Renaud Capuçon / Manfred Honeck
Reunion at the highest level: conductor Manfred Honeck and violinist Renaud Capuçon once started their world careers with the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. Now they present Korngold’s Film Music Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony together.
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20 September to 19 October
: Harbour Front Literature Festival
Harbour Front is back! After a year's break, Hamburg's most important literary festival returns and brings a whole host of literary stars to the Hanseatic city. You can look forward to cult authors such as Dan Brown and Ian McEwan.
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30 August
: Mostar Sevdah Reunion
For 25 years, Mostar Sevdah Reunion has been delighting audiences with their mix of traditional songs, Balkan rhythms and jazzy influences. They embody the diverse culture of the Balkans – a mixture that crosses borders and touches hearts.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Discover Music
: Children & Families
Babys' and children's concerts for all age groups, music theatre for a young audience and imaginative concerts for the whole family – there is a wide range of events on offer for children and families in the Elbphilharmonie and the Laeiszhalle.
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18/19 October
: Twinkle Concerts Wolf
Sound meets wilderness: Leopold Hurt's atmospheric compositions and the Ensemble Resonanz transport children aged 10 and over into a mystical dream world – enveloped by 360° projections in the Elbphilharmonie's Small Hall.
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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.
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Concerts & workshops
: Children & Family Digital Programme
Music videos for joining in, online workshops and children’s concerts – the Elbphilharmonie also has a programme for home.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles

Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy 2025
An overview of the participants in the international jazz masterclass taking place in summer 2025. #Jazz #JoinIn #summer
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Sommer-Playlist
The Elbphilharmonie team presents a varied mix of music tips for a perfect day at the beach. #Playlist #summer #Tips
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Video on demand from 19 Aug 2025 : Live Talk »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025
»Jazz Now – Navigating a Changing World«: A panel discussion with the mentors of the prestigious »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025. #Interview #Jazz #LiveStream #summer
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