Recommendations
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1 May to 3 June 2026
: Hamburg International Music Festival
The compelling finale of the Elbphilharmonie season: once again, a host of top-class orchestras and soloists are performing at the Music Festival. This year, in unique ways and with plenty of wonderful music, they will be exploring the theme of »The End«.
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12 May
: Quartett der Kritiker
Insights into Mahler’s First Symphony: a work full of contrasts that moves between momentum, melancholy, and energy. The critics show why this symphony continues to fascinate and inspire discussion.
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Programme announced
: 2026/27 Subscriptions
In the 2026/27 season, the Elbphilharmonie celebrates its 10th anniversary with its signature world-class programme of hundreds of concerts, exciting festivals and the finest artists of our time. Subscriptions are now available!
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26 May
: Götterdämmerung
With Götterdämmerung, the project of a historically informed »Ring« reaches its climax: Kent Nagano and Concerto Köln present the grand finale – 150 years after its premiere, in keeping with the Music Festival motto »End«.
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16 May
: Scharoun Ensemble Berlin
The Scharoun Ensemble, comprising members of the Berlin Philharmonic, presents Hans Werner Henze’s musical setting of Hölderlin’s poetry, »Kammermusik 1958«, with tenor Siyabonga Maqungo taking the solo part.
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20 May
: Huelgas Ensemble
Belgian conductor Paul Van Nevel, cigar lover and master of Renaissance vocal music, is dubbed the »Hercule Poirot of early music«. For 50 years, he has uncovered hidden gems – now performing them with the Huelgas Ensemble at the Elbphilharmonie.
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23 May
: Ghada Shbeir: Aramaic Chants
With great charisma, the singer Ghada Shbeir performs early Christian chants that have been sung in what is now Lebanon since ancient times. Accompanied by François Joubert-Caillet on the viola da gamba, she bridges the gap between East and West.
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17 / 18 June
: Ensemble Resonanz: »blood & cause«
Season finale with an extraordinary programme: the focus is on the hypnotic minimal music of Julius Eastman, who is only now gaining increasing recognition, more than 30 years after his death. A concert about struggle and loss, defiance and hope.
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1 June / Laeiszhalle
: Ottavio Dantone / Harpsichord
Why have just one harpsichord when you can have four? Bach loved concerts like this! Accademia Bizantina and Ottavio Dantone bring triple and quadruple harpsichord works to the Laeiszhalle – a musical and historical highlight.
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3 June
: Naturally 7
The sound of a whole band – using nothing but their voices: the seven singers of Naturally 7 sound remarkably like drums or bass, guitar or trombone. To mark their 25th anniversary, they are presenting a best-of of their songs and plenty of surprises.
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7 June / Laeiszhalle
: From the New World
Rachmaninow’s virtuosic Third Piano Concerto and Dvořák’s famous symphony »From the New World« combine virtuosity with breadth and momentum; pianist Szymon Nehring and conductor Delyana Lazarova embark on a journey across the continents.
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20–30 June / Leiszhalle
: Martha Argerich Festival
The great Martha Argerich is back at the Laeiszhalle for the festival organised by the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra. The line-up includes stars such as Mischa Maisky, Magdalena Kožená and Maxim Vengerov.
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Season 2026/27
: Twinkle Concerts
Poetic productions, first-class ensembles and wonderful melodies: the hand-picked Funkelkonzerte concerts open up the world of music to young audiences – in the Elbphilharmonie and in many Hamburg neighbourhoods.
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Workshops
: Become creative yourself
Double bass, bongo, synthesizer: in the workshops, the Elbphilharmonie's huge fund of instruments can be explored. Children and adults are welcome in the new Season 2026/27!
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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
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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.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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Video on demand from 14 Mar 2026 : Brad Mehldau & hr-Bigband
Brad Mehldau spielt gemeinsam mit der hr-Bigband Arrangements seiner Klavier-Kompositionen. Das umjubelte Konzert fand im Rahmen des »Reflektor«-Festivals statt. #Highlights #Jazz
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Portrait of Hans Werner Henze
Hans Werner Henze, born in 1926, always wanted his music to resonate with people – and thus found his way between tradition and the avant-garde. #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2026 #ContemporaryMusic
