Recommendations
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Today
: London Philharmonic Orchestra / Alexander Malofeev / Karina Canellakis
Karina Canellakis and the London Philharmonic Orchestra present a heroic and dramatic concert programme: Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture, Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor with Alexander Malofeev, and Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique.
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26 February – 1 March
: Festival: Arctic Voices
Visitors from the far north: fascinating vocal music traditions can be found around the Arctic Circle. Now they are guests at the Elbphilharmonie. Whether from Norway or Mongolia, traditional or reinterpreted – a celebration of voices!
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8 March
: CPE.Bach.Chor Hamburg
In Liszt’s »The Legend of St. Elisabeth«, we meet a woman of courage and devotion. The CPE.Bach.Chor.Hamburg and a grand orchestra bring to life a powerful sound world of faith, love, and dramatic passion.
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27 March
: Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Hans von Bülow praised Bach's »Well-Tempered Clavier« as the essence of all music. In this spirit, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, celebrated Bach interpreter and sound aesthete, plays a concert of brilliant clarity and depth.
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1 March
: Arctic Voices: Marewrew
Like dub music, the singing of the Ainu group Marewrew unfolds: three voices in a circle, slightly staggered in the traditional canon Ukouk. Together with musician OKI, they blend ancient soundscapes of Hokkaido with new influences and celebrate nature.
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7 March
: Justin Taylor / Harpsichord
Holiday in Italy – Bach could only dream of it. Though he never went there, he loved Italian music and drew inspiration from Vivaldi & Co. Harpsichordist Justin Taylor performs Bach’s Italianate works alongside »genuine« Italian music.
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28 April
: »L’Orfeo«
Monteverdi's »L'Orfeo« tells the immortal love story of Orfeo and Euridice – passionate, moving and still touching 400 years later. Leonardo García Alarcón and a magnificent ensemble bring the opera to life in the Grand Hall.
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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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22 March / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra meets rising star Anton Gerzenberg and conductor Han-Na Chang. The energetic orchestral sounds of Edvard Grieg and Richard Strauss meet the virtuoso piano playing of Widman’s Funeral March.
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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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30 April / Laeiszhalle
: Nils Wülker Quartet: Zuversicht
Nils Wülker, Linda May Han Oh, Greg Hutchinson and Omer Klein: an international star line-up takes to the stage. The programme features the trumpeter's new album, »Zuversicht«. Music with lots of positive energy that is immediately contagious.
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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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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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Save the Concert!
: Digital escape game
Just a few hours to go until the concert of the year, but then suddenly it all goes wrong. Become a member of the Elbphilharmonie team and save the concert – complete with tricky puzzles and exciting backstage tours.
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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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ByteFM Podcast: Arctic Voices
ByteFM presenter Lena Boßmann talks about the »Arctic Voices« festival – guest: Marie Boine #Singing #Interview #Podcast #World
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Play Video
Video on demand from 4 Feb 2026 : The Myth of Heroism
Beethoven’s Third Symphony »Eroica« and other works with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra & Vocal Ensemble, Klaas Stok and Alan Gilbert. #Beethoven #LiveStream #ContemporaryMusic
