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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26 August
: Il Giardino Armonico
Together with the singer Julia Lezhneva, Il Giardino Armonico performs the most beautiful arias by Antonio Vivaldi. This summery journey into early music is rounded off with violin concertos by the Venetian composer and Haydn’s cantata »Arianna a Noxos«.
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18 August
: Royal Swedish Orchestra
As well as serving as principal conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, Alan Gilbert is also music director of the Royal Swedish Opera, and he is now making his debut at the Elbphilharmonie with the opera’s orchestra.
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18 September
: Mahler: Ninth Symphony
Hard to believe: Mahler composed his Ninth in a garden hut in Toblach. There, Philipp von Steinaecker brings together the Mahler Academy Orchestra and revives historical performance practice – the result can now be heard at the Elbphilharmonie.
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2/3 October
: The Cleveland Orchestra
For nearly 25 years, Franz Welser-Möst has led the Cleveland Orchestra. Now it returns to the Elbphilharmonie for two evenings showcasing its full sonic brilliance with Strauss’s »Four Last Songs« and the opulent »Sinfonia domestica«.
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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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20 Spetember / 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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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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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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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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17/18 October 2026
: Workshop for families with kids aged 6+
Want to try out all the instruments in a symphony orchestra? You can do just that in the »Klassiko Orchestra Instruments« workshop. Create harmonies with the violin, cello, double bass, trumpet, or flute. For children ages 6+.
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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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Video on demand from 1 Jul 2026 : Funkelkonzert L: Intergalactic Highway
Let’s save the music! A staged children's concert for children aged 6 and upwards. #Kids #RecitalHall #LiveStream
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Video on demand from 2 Jul 2026 : Masters of Ceremony – Stravinsky meets HipHop
A concert performance for young people (14+) in search of the truth, based on Stravinsky’s ballet »Apollon musagète«, new compositions, and hip hop #Kids #LiveStream
