Recommendations
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15 January / Laeiszhalle
: Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Vive la France! The Symphoniker Hamburg, conducted by Sylvain Cambreling and featuring pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, celebrates French music: Berlioz’s dramatic »Chasse royale et orage«, Debussy's melodious fantasy and Chausson’s monumental Symphony.
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19 January
: Mikhail Pletnev
Mikhail Pletnev juxtaposes Rachmaninoff's »The Rock« with his new »Suite Rachmaniana« – a Time Game connecting past and present. The Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra opens new perspectives on music and time.
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31 January
: Jean Rondeau / Harpsichord
Louis Couperin, court composer to the Sun King, celebrates his 400th birthday in 2026, and Jean Rondeau devotes a unique marathon full of virtuosity to the pioneer of the singing harpsichord.
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4/7 February
: Myth of heroism
The NDR ensembles under Alan Gilbert and Klaas Stok devote themselves to mythical heroes – from Orpheus to Napoleon to Prometheus. Choral and orchestral works full of drama and myth culminate in Beethoven's »Eroica«, a symbol of the heroic ideal in music.
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13/15 February
: Elektra
Opera at the Elbphilharmonie: Alan Gilbert conducts Richard Strauss's epoch-making one-act opera »Elektra« – with the large NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and renowned singers in a semi-staged performance.
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13 March
: Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau returns as a crowd favourite! In his self-curated »Reflektor«, he showcases his compositional side with »Fourteen Rêveries« – a piano cycle in classical style. After the interval, there will of course be room for improvisation.
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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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10 May
: Christian Tetzlaff
A package to fall in love with: The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen delights with Brahms' cheerful Second Symphony and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto – lively, emotional and with Christian Tetzlaff as the brilliant soloist.
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16 January / Laeiszhalle
: Bennewitz Quartet
Under the motto »Creative Power«, the Bennewitz Quartet from Prague presents a programme that showcases the creative power of three composers. The ensemble has won numerous awards and captivates audiences with its sensitivity and infectious enthusiasm.
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7 February / Laeiszhalle
: Teatime Classics
Freshly fortified with coffee, tea and cake before the concert: at the Teatime Classics, young talents present atmospheric chamber music from cello to piano to basoon and string quartet in afternoon concerts with the vigour of the stars of tomorrow.
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16 February / Laeiszhalle
: Sir András Schiff
Spontaneous music-making: András Schiff only reveals the programme on the night, creating a direct bond with his audience. Expect Bach, Mozart and Beethoven – performed with virtuosity, insight and unmistakable Schiff spirit.
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21 February / Laeiszhalle
: Belcea Quartet / Yulianna Avdeeva
The Belcea Quartet with Yulianna Avdeeva brings together Shostakovich, Britten and Weinberg: Bach-inspired preludes, a string quartet quoting Purzell and a piano quintet from a repressive era – a programme about friendship and freedom.
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Listen now (in German)
: Podcast: Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #37
Glück verdoppelt sich bekanntlich, wenn man es teilt. Wie ist das bei Musik aus unterschiedlichen Kulturen? Im Podcast für junge Leute teilt Derya Yıldırım Musik, denkt sie neu und entdeckt Neues.
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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.
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16 February
: Twinkle Concerts Rune Thorsteinsson
From mouth-blown melodica to body percussion: Rune Thorsteinsson brings everything to the stage with his crazy jazz trio. Together with a symphony orchestra, they perform a groovy crossover that even allows the audience to join in. Ages 8+.
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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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Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #37 – Sharing is Caring
Der Podcast für junge Leute – diesmal mit Derya Yıldırım, die über ihre Remixes von Musikkulturen spricht. #Kids #Kopfhörer #Podcast
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Video on demand from 31 Dec 2025 : New Year’s Concert 2025: Johann Strauss
A swinging start to the new year: The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra celebrates the turn of the year with the »Waltz King« Johann Strauss. #Singing #LiveStream
