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Today
: Vienna Philharmonic
A dubious meeting of heroes: Don Juan and Don Quixote meet in Richard Strauss’s music. Under Daniel Harding, the Vienna Philharmonic juxtapose the symphonic poems – a programme full of irony, passion, and orchestral brilliance.
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21 January
: Golda Schultz
Golda Schultz dedicates herself to Mozart's multi-faceted heroines – with her warm soprano voice, she brings characters from Don Giovanni, Figaro and Così fan tutte to life. In addition, the Kammerakademie Potsdam performs the famous Jupiter Symphony.
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18 – 23 January
: Rising Stars
Experience tomorrow's big names today! This season, the Rising Stars programme features not only soprano and piano (trio), but also cimbalom and saxophone quartet in the Small Hall. The Cellist Valerie Fritz opens the festival.
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3 February
: Carolin & Jörg Widmann
Carolin and Jörg Widmann have been stars of the classical music world for years – she as a violinist, he as a clarinettist and composer. In February and April, the siblings will appear together on stage in the Grand Hall.
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25 January
: Derya Yıldırım & Avi Avital
This is where worlds collide: singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım and mandolinist Avi Avital join forces with the Ensemble Resonanz to bridge the gap between Vivaldi's »Summer« and newly arranged Anatolian folk songs.
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19 February
: Beethoven27
Beethoven specialist Jan Caeyers and his orchestra Le Concert Olympique return to the Elbphilharmonie with pianist Kit Armstrong, using works by Beethoven and Bach to trace a path from crisis to renewal.
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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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25 January / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
With Sibelius, Glass’s Saxophone Quartet and Mussorgsky’s »Pictures at an Exhibition« in Ravel’s version, the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and the SIGNUM Saxophone Quartet create soundscapes that unite symphonic narrative power and saxophone virtuosity.
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5 February / Laeiszhalle
: Charlie Chaplin: The Circus
Chaplin’s »The Circus« tells of the accidentally funny tramp who becomes a star and falls in love – humorous, poetic, and touching. The magic of this classic returns with Chaplin’s own score, performed live by the Symphoniker Hamburg.
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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 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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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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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
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Golda Schultz im Portrait
Die Sopranistin singt nicht nur Arien – sie erzählt Geschichten, stellt Fragen und verändert Perspektiven. Mit Gefühl. Mit Haltung. Mit Stimme. #Singing #Mozart #Portrait
