Recommendations
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1 September
: Season Opening: Pittsburgh / Kantorow / Honeck
Manfred Honeck and his orchestra have long since made the leap from being an insider's favourite to the Champions League. Joining them for the opening concert: audience favourite Alexandre Kantorow, performing Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1.
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15 August
: Fatoumata Diawara
Fatoumata Diawara kicks off the Elbphilharmonie Summer with her new album »Massa«! The singer blends West African rhythms, catchy melodies and her distinctive style to create a rousing opening concert.
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27 August
: Philippe Jordan / Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester
The Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra is regarded as the world’s finest youth orchestra. It is now coming to Hamburg to perform works by Bartók and Bruckner – with the renowned Swiss conductor Philippe Jordan.
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25 to 29 November
: Reflektor Rhiannon Giddens
»Reflektor« – this is an invitation to artists to curate a festival at the Elbphilharmonie. Now the carte blanche has been given to Rhiannon Giddens, who is planning a weekend of bluegrass, folk and more, featuring her vocals, banjo and many friends.
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17 / 20 September
: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Mao Fujita / Cristian Măcelaru
Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto is as famous as it is feared: only the best pianists dare to tackle the »Elephant Concerto«. In Mao Fujita’s hands, it sounds effortlessly light. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra frames it with two thrilling sonic worlds
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29 September
: Omar Sosa / Seckou Keita / Steffen Schorn / NDR Bigband
Cuba meets Senegal meets Brazil – and much more besides: with »Raíces Unidas«, the NDR Big Band, featuring pianist Omar Sosa and kora player Seckou Keita, embarks on a journey to explore their shared musical roots, born of curiosity and respect.
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15 October
: Made in Hamburg: BENSH47
Benjamin Asare, also known as BENSH47, is known for his unique sound, blending Afrobeats, R&B and pop. His voice reflects spirituality and street culture, his roots in a Ghanaian church choir and his love of hip-hop – as heard on his EP »Small Love«.
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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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6 September – 11 October / Elbphilharmonie & Laeiszhalle
: Harbour Front Literaturfestival
Every year, the Harbour Front Literaturfestival brings renowned authors to Hamburg, many of whom can be seen at the Elbphilharmonie or the Laeiszhalle. This fall, the lineup includes Saša Stanišić, Dörte Hansen, and Robert Habeck, among others.
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20 September / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg / Jennifer Holloway / Sylvain Cambreling
The Symphoniker Hamburg’ season opener is a burst of fireworks: Beethoven’s »Prometheus« is dedicated to the mystical bringer of fire. Wagner’s »Wesendonck Lieder« strike a romantic note, whilst Zender reflects on Schumann through his compositions.
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7 November / Laeiszhalle
: »Doulce mémoire« – a Renaissance Hit
Songs about love didn't start with pop music. As far back as the Renaissance, people were writing poetry and composing music about longing and heartbreak. With a choir and period instruments, the Capriccio Stravagante ensemble brings this music to life.
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9. November / Laeiszhalle
: Haydn: The Creation
In his oratorio »The Creation«, Joseph Haydn set to music nothing less than the creation of the world. With its vivid and evocative music, it was an instant hit with audiences – now the NDR Vocal Ensemble is bringing it to the stage.
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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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Die Vision eines anderen Amerikas
Mit ihrem Reflektor-Festival erzählt Rhiannon Giddens die Musikgeschichte der USA aus einer globalen Perspektive. #USA250 #World
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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
