The Ticket Shop Laeiszhalle stays closed from 20 to 25 November.
Recommendations
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1 May to 3 June 2026
: Hamburg International Music Festival
The compelling finale of the Elbphilharmonie season: once again, a host of top-class orchestras and soloists are performing at the Music Festival. This year, in unique ways and with plenty of wonderful music, they will be exploring the theme of »End«.
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Spring 2026
: Miles 100
To mark the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis' birth, the Elbphilharmonie will be hosting five concerts looking back on the different stages of his career. International jazz stars will be interpreting his multi-faced work in their own unique way.
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Today
: Raphaël Pichon conducts Brahms
With their distinctive sound, Pygmalion and its conductor Raphaël Pichon regularly give acclaimed concerts. In their new program, they focus on the vocal-symphonic works of Johannes Brahms. The soloist is the celebrated baritone Stéphane Degout.
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20 November
: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Peter Rundel
New music about old paintings: the works of Hèctor Parra, Bohuslav Martinů, and Gérard Grisey are linked by the Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca. Peter Rundel conducts this exciting confrontation between the eras.
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27/28/30 November
: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Andris Poga
Andris Poga conducts works that offer hope in dark times: Honegger’s Third Symphony sends a clear message against war. Vaughan Williams’ »Songs of Travel« and Strauss’ »Death and Transfiguration« trace life in all its facets.
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29 November
: Ensemble Modern / Sylvain Cambreling
Contemporary music at the Elbphilharmonie: the renowned Ensemble Modern and conductor Sylvain Cambreling congratulate the great composer Helmut Lachenmann on his 90th birthday. The colourful soundscape of Unsuk Chin’s »Graffiti« fills the Grand Hall.
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4 December
: Henri Texier Septet
Henri Texier, one legend of the French jazz scene, is coming to the Elbphilharmonie. In addition to his double bass, he will also be bringing his septet, with whom he will be playing pieces from his latest album, »An Indian’s Life«.
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9 December / Laeiszhalle
: Jazz Piano: John Medeski
With him, one can experience new worlds of sound: the acclaimed jazz pianist John Medeski is giving one of his rare solo concerts at the Leiszhalle. With incredible imagination, he unfolds magnificent musical landscapes from small ideas.
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27 November / Laeiszhalle
: Brahms: A German Requiem
The NDR Vocal Ensemble will perform Brahms’ Requiem in a very intimate version for choir with piano accompaniment at the Laeiszhalle. The solo parts will be performed by John Chest and Australian singer Siobhan Stagg, among others.
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30 November / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg / Albrecht Mayer / Ton Koopman
Two legends perform great hits by Bach, Mozart and Haydn: Ton Koopmans is one of the leading figures in the early music scene and is conducting the Symphoniker Hamburg for the first time. Albrecht Mayer takes to the stage for Mozart's Oboe Concerto.
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5 December / Laeiszhalle
: Ensemble Resonanz: Christmas Oratorio
»Shout with joy, exult!« Many will be glad to hear the cheerful message of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio again this year. In the Laeiszhalle, Ensemble Resonanz presents the festive classic in an iconic salon-music version.
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12 December / Laeiszhalle
: Khatia Buniatishvili
Hardly any other pianist displays her emotions as openly as the Georgian-French pianist. Her concerts are a total work of art, her interpretations absolutely unique – and the audience loves her for it.
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24/25 January
: Workshop for anyone aged 16 and over
The mixing desk is waiting: put on some vinyl records and mix some sounds. Ena Lind's DJ workshops cover sourcing equipment, choosing the right music, and lots of hands-on practice—with plenty of opportunity to chat and ask questions.
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7 December
: Concert for Young People: Bridges Kammerorchester
Diverse music from around the world: The Bridges Chamber Orchestra brings together musicians and instruments from different cultures. Their original compositions combine Arabic, Persian, and European classical music, jazz, and more.
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8/9 January 2026
: Young People’s Concert vision string quartet
The vision string quartet enjoys experimenting and is performing at the Elbphilharmonie: Four musicians from Berlin play classical works and their own pieces ranging from pop, rock, and folk to minimal music.
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28/29 March
: Workshop Kreativ BeatObsession
A weekend of beats and rhythm! At “Kreativ BeatObsession,” objects are collected and turned into instruments. With creativity and a spirit of experimentation, participants tap, drum, and build until the walls shake.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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Focus Catalunya: A look back in pictures
All the musical diversity of Catalonia packed into a five-day festival: with a brass band and orchestra, stars such as Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Nuria Rial – and lively crowds dancing in the plaza.
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»EVERYTHING WE DO IS ACTUALLY MUSIC EDUCATION«
Music for everyone: An interview with General & Artistic Director Christoph Lieben-Seutter and Anke Fischer, Head of the Music Education Department #Interview #Kids #Team
