Sun, 24 Sep 2017 20:00

International Mendelssohn Festival

»Gelobet seist Du« / »Praise Be to You«

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Doors open 19:00
Start 20:00
Interval
End ca. 22:20

The International Mendelssohn Festival has become a permanent fixture in Hamburg’s music scene, despite only celebrating its third anniversary this year. From 13–24 September, ten chamber music concerts in various formations are presented alternately in the Elbphilharmonie Recital Hall, the Laeiszhalle Recital Hall and St. Johannis Church in Harvestehude. Artists include Tanja Becker-Bender, Patrick Gallois, Hagai Shaham und das Fine Arts Quartet. The complete concert calender can be viewed here: www.mendelssohn-festival.com.

Performers

Sebastian Schmidt violin

Hartmut Rohde viola

Niklas Schmidt violoncello

Arto Noras violoncello

Fine Arts Quartet

Ralph Evans violin
Efim Boico violin

Juan-Miguel Hernandez viola

Robert Cohen violoncello

Juhani Lagerspetz piano

Programme

Gabriel Fauré
Elégie für Violoncello und Klavier op. 24

Ralph Evans
Streichquartett Nr. 1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Streichquintett c-Moll KV 516b

– Interval –

Gabriel Fauré
Sonate Nr. 1 d-Moll op. 109

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66

Promoter: FontenayClassics Kammerkonzerte

Location : Laeiszhalle
Kleiner Saal

Chamber music series, lieder recitals, children's concerts and jazz events seem to be made for the Recital Hall of the Laeiszhalle, which can accommodate up to 640 guests. (Please note: The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.)

Cloakrooms

Strollers, prams, wheeled walkers, walking-stick umbrellas, bags sized A3 (42 cm x 30 cm) or above, sport bags, backpacks and luggage must be checked in at the cloakroom.

Jackets and handbags may be taken into the hall.
Toilet Facilities

Facilities for guests of the Recital Hall are located to the right of the hall entrance. Barrier-free toilets are also available.
Getting here & parking

Laeiszhalle Hamburg
Johannes-Brahms-Platz
20355 Hamburg

The Laeiszhalle can be easily reached by bus, underground and bicycle.

The nearest stops include:
Underground line U2: Gänsemarkt / Messehallen
Underground line U1: Stephansplatz
Bus 3, X35, 112: Johannes-Brahms-Platz
Bus X3: U Gänsemarkt (Valentinskamp)
Bus 4, 5, 109: Stephansplatz

StadtRAD (public city bicycle) station: Sievekingplatz / Gorch-Fock-Wall
There are bicycle stands available in front of the Laeiszhalle.

Gänsemarkt multistorey car park: Dammtorwall / Welckerstrasse
Rate per hour or part thereof: €4.50
Night rate (18:00–06:00): maximum €11
24-hour rate: maximum €30

Please note: There are several construction sites in the immediate vicinity of the Laeiszhalle which may make it difficult to get to the concert. Please therefore plan enough time for your journey to the concert.
Laeiszhalle is not at the Elbphilharmonie

The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.
Arrival time

We suggest visitors arrive at the Laeiszhalle main entrance not later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert or event. Late seating is not guaranteed and latecomers may not be admitted to the concert hall.

The entrance of the Recital Hall is located on Gorch-Fock-Wall.

Admission times Grand Hall and Recital Hall:

Events without pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 60 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 30 minutes before the start of the event

Events with pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 90 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 15 minutes before the start of the talk

If a pre-concert talk is offered for this event, it is noted above under PROGRAMME.
Accessibility

All halls and spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities. More information at www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/accessibility.
Photography and video recordings

Photography is permitted at the Laeiszhalle for private purposes only. Please respect the privacy of other visitors and help ensure an undisturbed concert experience for all guests and artists. Employees and artists may not be photographed.

Photography, audio or video recordings of concerts and events are strictly prohibited.

Event-related video recordings or photographs for editorial or commercial purposes must be authorised by the Press Office of the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle.

During your visit

Food and Drink

Before the concert and during intermissions

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