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: Konzertdirektion Goette Subscriptions
Great orchestras from around the world, along with stars such as Manfred, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Diana Damrau and many more. The nine 2026/27 subscription series by Konzertdirektion Goette are available to book now.
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: Elbphilharmonie Summer
First a cold drink by the Elbe, then a concert in the Grand Hall: the Elbphilharmonie Summer returns from 15–30 August, featuring world-class orchestras performing classics and new discoveries. There’s also a colourful mix of pop, jazz and world music.
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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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24 May
: Quartett zum Ende der Zeit
In hardly any other work is the exploration of (one’s own) mortality felt as keenly as in Olivier Messiaen’s moving »Quatuor pour la fin du temps«. In Hamburg, a veritable all-star line-up is now taking on this piece.
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5 May
: MILES 100: Bobby Previte
Still Woodstock’s roar in their ears: In 1969 Miles Davis recorded »Bitches Brew« with Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul & Co. Jazz drummer Bobby Previte reignites this high-energy jazz-rock fusion live with local musicians.
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8 May
: Ensemble Resonanz: Haydn meets Herrndorf
Haydn’s deeply moving »The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross«, played by Ensemble Resonanz, is paired with excerpts from »Arbeit und Struktur« by best-selling author Wolfgang Herrndorf (»Tschick«), read by actress Meret Becker.
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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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31 May
: Vladimir Jurowski
A choral symphonic programme – the full Elbphilharmonie experience! Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester and Choir Berlin in Henze’s Ninth Symphony, and Brahms’s Schicksalslied.
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11 April / Laeiszhalle
: Giuseppe Gibboni / Arsenii Moon
Giuseppe Gibboni and Arsenii Moon perform sonatas by Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev – romantic warmth meets rhythmic bite and virtuosic fire in an immediate chamber music setting.
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17 April / Laeiszhalle
: J.S. Bach: Contest of the Gods
Johann Sebastian Bach did not only compose sacred masterpieces: he also wrote magnificent secular music for the court, festive occasions and the university. Two vivid examples of this form the focus of this concert with the CPE.Bach.Chor.Hamburg.
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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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16 May Laeiszhalle
: Teatime with Hana Chang and Nikola Meeuwsen
The programme presented by these two young talents on violin and piano ranges from virtuosic to lyrically dreamy. Before the concert with works by W.A. Mozart and César Franck the afternoon begins with coffee, tea and cake in the beautiful Brahms Foyer.
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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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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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Listen now (in German)
: Podcast: Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #38
Passt das echt zusammen?! In der neuen Kopfhörer-Folge geht es um das Konzert »Masters of Ceremony«, in dem Ballett mit Hip-Hop und Rap mit klassischer Musik gemischt wird. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören!
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Mediatheque
: Really good music for children
Children's songs that are so cool that parents secretly listen to them: six tips from the Elbphilharmonie team.
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ByteFM presenter Sonka Hinders introduces the acts featured in the latest edition of Made in Hamburg and talks to singer Älice about her career. #Interview #Podcast #Pop
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Auf der Suche nach dem verlorenen Klang
Vergessen, verschüttet, verboten, verdrängt oder vertrieben: Die Reihe »Lost Music« stellt bedrohte Musikkulturen vor. #Singing #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2026 #World
