Igor Stravinsky's ballet music »Le Sacre du Printemps« is legendary, an elemental force. The Symphoniker Hamburg have not performed the piece for 15 years, and now they are bringing it to the Elbphilharmonie.
»Fast Lane« is a new concert series at the Elbphilharmonie that promises to be full speed ahead. Featuring artists so artistically outstanding they leave the rest in their wake. There are six concerts to look forward to, each in a class of their own.
Audience favourite Teodor Currentzis has founded a new orchestra: »Utopia«. The musicians come from all over the world and will also perform in the Laeiszhalle on their inaugural tour. On the programme: impressive ballet music by Stravinksky.
The op. 1 piano trios catapulted Beethoven into the composers' »Who's Who«. 20 years later, he appeared as a pianist for the last time with his »Archduke Trio«. An all-star trio led by top violinist Midori celebrates these musical landmarks.
The future of music lies in the hands of young artists like Fee Kürten. Under the name TEll A ViSiON, she mixes elements of krautrock, pop and electro. The resulting avant-garde sound can be heard live in the series »Made in Hamburg«.
He is the most frequently performed contemporary German composer: Wolfgang Rihm. Back in March he is celebrated his 70th birthday – a fitting occasion for world-class ensembles like the Ensemble Modern to perform a selection of his works.
After being postponed twice due to the pandemic, this concert is now finally going ahead. With an impressive programme, Wayne Marshall harnesses the full force of the Grand Hall organ’s 4765 pipes.
The mandolin is often underestimated: the fact is, it can play everything from Baroque to bluegrass. In this concert four exceptional interpreters play the Instrument of the Year 2023, Chris Thile and Avi Avital among them.
Is it possible to bring together 360 groups of different cultures through music? Composer Franki Raden decided »Yes!« and formed the National Indonesian Orchestra. The orchestra’s chamber ensemble now demonstrates its success in the Elbphilharmonie.
The future: technology, science fiction and... freedom. From August, jazz greats such as Ravi Coltrane, Theo Croker and the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra explore the future from the »Afrofuturism« perspective. With music ranging from meditative to danceable.
Süddeutsche Zeitung calls him »a gentle innovator, a spiritualist and a fairy-tale prince«: Theo Croker reflects on his African heritage and his identity as a black man through fresh music that straddles jazz, hip-hop and electronica.
Concerts with some of the top soloists of our time: stars like Midori, Antoine Tamestit, Martin Fröst and Anna Vinnitskaya perform masterpieces of chamber music in the intimate setting of the Laeiszhalle Recital Hall.
Top-quality jazz in an intimate setting: »Jazz Piano» brings the greatest jazz pianists of our time to the Laeiszhalle Recital Hall – some solo, like Yaron Herman and Django Bates, others with their ensembles, like the up-and-coming star Gerald Clayton.
Find your rhythm: together with professional musicians, you will get to the bottom of all kinds of beats at the holiday workshop »BeatObsession« - at the Elbphilharmonie and many of Hamburg's district cultural centres.
Clear, dull, metallic or velvety: pianos can sound very different. At this convivial piano testing session, world-class pianist William Youn explores the subtle nuances of two grand pianos with the audience – complete with musical tasters.
Visit the Elbphilharmonie with your choir! For one whole weekend in July, amateur choirs from northern Germany will be gathering here. There will be fascinating workshops, fantastic teachers, a grand closing concert – and unlimited opportunities to sing.
Listening to soft music, singing along to songs or simply closing your eyes - this is what the particularly close concert format »Klangzeit« invites you to do. Everyone is welcome: especially people who want to enjoy music in a protected space.
The Swiss vocal ensemble sings Claudio Monteverdi’s madrigal »O come è gran martire« on the attic of the Hamburg Laeiszhalle.
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