Recommendations
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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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19 August
: Arthur Verocai
Arthur Verocai brings together Brazilian cult sound, orchestral colours and shimmering funk. With the Nu Civilisation Orchestra, the result is an evening of groove, experiment and musical memory.
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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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30 August
: Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg / Fazıl Say / Omer Meir Wellber
A season dedicated to Beethoven: The Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra and its principal conductor, Omer Meir Wellber, shed new light on the composer through an unusual selection of pieces and fresh interpretations.
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4/5 September
: Alan Gilbert / NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
A spectacular start with Gustav Mahler! Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra will present the Sixth Symphony on their Opening Night – featuring the legendary hammer beats in the finale on their Opening Night.
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15 / 16 September
: Ensemble Resonanz / Anna Prohaska / Enno Poppe
»I is another« – taking this line by the French poet Rimbaud as its starting point, the concert spans a range from Baroque to present day: Together with Anna Prohaska, Ensemble Resonanz explores shimmering states of alienation and blurring boundaries.
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23 September
: Djavan
A living legend’s golden stage anniversary: even in his 70s, Djavan still regularly fills stadiums in his native Brazil. At the Elbphilharmonie, he will perform the greatest hits that have made him one of the country’s biggest stars.
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24 September
: Symphoniker Hamburg / Boris Giltburg / Sylvain Cambreling
Gershwin’s Piano Concerto and Mozart’s Requiem: two famous works, each groundbreaking in its own way. Gershwin effortlessly blends Broadway, jazz and classical concert music. Mozart has created timeless music that dares to glimpse the afterlife.
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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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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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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
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Live stream in 14 days on 1 Sep 2026 at 20:00 : Season Opening
Together with the star pianist Alexandre Kantorow, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will open its anniversary season, performing Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. #Highlights #Piano #LiveStream #USA250
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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
