Recommendations
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18 January
: Oslo Philharmonic
Lisa Batiashvili interprets Piotr Tchaikovsky’s passionate violin concerto, accompanied by the Oslo Philharmonic under Klaus Mäkelä. Afterwards, melodious Lemminkäinen Suite by Jean Sibelius unfolds its Nordic colour palette.
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19 January
: Mikhail Pletnev
Mikhail Pletnev juxtaposes Rachmaninoff's »The Rock« with his new »Suite Rachmaniana« – a Time Game connecting past and present. The Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra opens new perspectives on music and time.
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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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17 January
: Modular
Modular rides the new Neue Deutsche Welle: Alternative pop with ethereal sounds, danceable beats and confident femininity. Her debut album »Lonely Hearts Club« becomes an audiovisual highlight at the Elbphilharmonie.
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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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13 March
: Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau returns as a crowd favourite! In his self-curated »Reflektor«, he showcases his compositional side with »Fourteen Rêveries« – a piano cycle in classical style. After the interval, there will of course be room for improvisation.
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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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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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Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #37 – Sharing is Caring
Der Podcast für junge Leute – diesmal mit Derya Yıldırım, die über ihre Remixes von Musikkulturen spricht. #Kids #Kopfhörer #Podcast
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Play Video
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
