Recommendations
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16 March
: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Yuja Wang / Esa-Pekka Salonen
Claude Debussy’s »La mer« surges forth, the Nordic soundscapes of Jean Sibelius captivate, and Yuja Wang shines in Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto for (exclusively!) the left hand.
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3 April
: Christ on the Mount of Olives
Between Haydn's »Seven Last Words« and Beethoven's »Christ on the Mount of Olives«, a meditative Passion panorama emerges, which Jordi Savall and Le Concert des Nations portray as a deeply human drama of doubt and hope.
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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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26 May
: Götterdämmerung
With Götterdämmerung, the project of a historically informed »Ring« reaches its climax: Kent Nagano and Concerto Köln present the grand finale – 150 years after its premiere, in keeping with the Music Festival motto »End«.
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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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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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29 May
: Arcadi Volodos
Keys are unambiguous – except in Chopin's case, who brought poetry to the piano. Star pianist Arcadi Volodos brings this magic to life, playing not only Chopin but also Schubert's last piano sonata, a masterpiece of Romanticism.
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16 March / Laeiszhalle
: Music in the dark
»Dialogue in the Dark« allows visitors to experience the world beyond sight. Renowned Hamburg musicians such as Anna Depenbusch, Enno Bunger and Lotto King Karl perform at a charity concert in the Laeiszhalle. An intense musical experience in the dark.
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25 March / Laeiszhalle
: Rachel Eckroth Trio
Pianist, singer and sonic explorer Rachel Eckroth blends jazz, indie and electronic textures into atmospheric songs between dream and experiment – her trio creates an intense, cinematic band sound.
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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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9–11 April 2026
: Klangzeit: Concert with Grandma and Grandpa
A concert for young and old: At “Klangzeit,” grandchildren, parents, and grandparents can experience music together, sing along to familiar songs, and enjoy the moment in a relaxed atmosphere. At the Elbphilharmonie and selected districts of Hamburg.
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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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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.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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»Arctic Voices«: A look back in pictures
The musical diversity of the Arctic Circle in four days: The »Arctic Voices« travelled from Canada, Scandinavia and Japan to electrify the audience with their ancient sound traditions. #World
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Musik zwischen Ende und Ewigkeit
Ein Essay über die verschiedenen Gestalten des Endes in der Musik. #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2026
