Recommendations
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15–30 August
: Elbphilharmonie Summer
First a cold drink by the Elbe, then a concert in the Grand Hall: the Elbphilharmonie Summer returns, 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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20 August
: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is using music to fight for their country’s freedom. With singer Julia Kleiter and Keri-Lynn Wilson conducting, they will perform Mahler’s »Rückert Lieder« and Beethoven’s famous Seventh Symphony.
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23 August
: Richard Galliano
Richard Galliano showcases the full range of the accordion’s sound: from jazz and classical music to French elegance. His reinterpretation on the album »Viaggio« thus becomes a charming musical journey brimming with memories.
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29 October–1 November
: Festival: Lebanon
A country with an turbulent history and a rich musical heritage: in Lebanon, a wide variety of styles come together. The Elbphilharmonie presents Arabic traditions, electronic beats and two great singers, Abeer Nehme and Tania Saleh.
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30 August
: Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg / Fazıl Say / Omer Meir Wellber
A season dedicated to Beethoven: The Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra and its principal conductor, Omer Meir Wellber, shed new light on the composer through an unusual selection of pieces and fresh interpretations.
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6 October
: Jason Moran plays Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington is best known as a pioneer of the big band era, while his solo piano works are rarely heard. Jason Moran dedicates a »Best of Ellington« to them, bringing it to the Elbphilharmonie.
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23 October
: Piotr Anderszewski
»What does Brahms reveal – and what does he conceal?« asks Piotr Anderszewski. In a rare solo recital, he performs Brahms’s late intermezzi and Beethoven’s final piano sonata – with depth, tonal beauty, and power.
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31 October
: Abeer Nehme
As a highlight of the Lebanon Festival, Lebanese superstar Abeer Nehme comes to the Elbphilharmonie. With her versatile voice, she blends Arabic classical music and Western pop, singing in Arabic, Aramaic, and Armenian.
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5 October / Laeiszhalle
: Julia Kleiter / Julian Prégardien / Sir András Schiff
The Liedstadt Festival Hamburg showcases just how relevant Romantic art songs can be through its unique concerts. This concert, featuring a star-studded lineup and a surprise program, focuses on the music of Johannes Brahms.
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13 October / Laeiszhalle
: Igor Levit
Star pianist Igor Levit starts his monumental Beethoven cycle! Over the course of two seasons, he will perform all of the composer’s piano sonatas and dive deep into his world. The programme features the First Sonata as well as the »Waldstein Sonata«.
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19 October / Laeiszhalle
: Cécile McLorin Salvant: Oh Snap
The voice of Cécile McLorin Salvant seems to transcend space and time. Grammy-winning and celebrated as Billie Holiday’s heir, she captivates live audiences between ecstasy and tenderness – and now presents her new album »Oh Snap«.
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14 November / Laeiszhalle
: Teatime Classics: Vsevolod Zavidov
The »Teatime Classics« invite you to enjoy some coffee, tea, and cake in the Brahms Foyer. Afterward, young talents showcase their skills – this is where the careers of many great stars began. Now you can enjoy a performance by pianist Vsevolod Zavidov.
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26/27 September 2026
: Twinkle Concert Field Trip to the Moon
Let's go to the moon! Pianist Sabina Hasanova and artist Anna Vidyaykina invite you on a magnificent journey through space. They tell their story not with words, but through live sand painting and the sparkling music of Claude Debussy and other composers.
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3/4 October 2026
: Workshop for anyone aged 16 and over
The mixing desk is waiting: put on some vinyl records and mix some sounds. DJ Resom's 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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13 October 2026
: Twinkle Concerts Obotaqua
Just take the oboe, a dance and the quanun, to create »Obotaqua«. The magical trio invites you on an imaginative journey. Feel free to join in and dance along! For Families with Children Aged 1–3.
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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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Yunchan Lim im Portrait
Entrückt in schwebender Melancholie: Mit instinktsicherem Gespür für die Bedeutung des Klangs gewinnt der Pianist die Menschen, die ihm zuhören. #Piano #Portrait
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Die Musik des Libanon
Sie trägt die Komplexität und die Traumata dieses Landes in sich. Und ist doch größer als Ideologie und Politik – ein persönliches Musik-Panorama von Thomas Burkhalter. #HistoryOfMusic #World
