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Music and the future

Music about the future, the future of music, music of the future – an essay.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Noa Wildschut & Elisabeth Brauß

Clara Schumann’s moving »Three Romances« in the Elbphilharmonie Recital Hall

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Kian Soltani

The Iranian-Austrian star cellist reflects on his cultural heritage, his musical journey and his passion for film music (in German).

Aurora Orchestra / Abel Selaocoe / Nicholas Collon
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Video on demand from 1 Mar 2025 : Aurora Orchestra / Abel Selaocoe / Nicholas Collon

Abel Selaocoe‘s fascinating cello concerto »Four Spririts« and Beethoven‘s Seventh Symphony in the Grand Hall.

Pierre Boulez – A Portrait

A look back at the life and legacy of the revolutionary composer and sought-after conductor, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025.

Alban Bergs »Wozzeck«: Schlüsselwerk der Moderne

Mit seiner 1925 uraufgeführten Oper betrat Alban Berg Neuland – sowohl inhaltlich als auch musikalisch.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Riccardo Minasi

About his journey to the conductor’s stand, about vegetable beds and a football player that everyone should know: a talk with Riccardo Minasi (in Englisch).

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: A look back at Sophie Hunger’s »Reflektor« Festival

A fabulous weekend with singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger – featuring plenty of pop acts, jazz, orchestral music, film and literature

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: Mediatheque: What's going on here?

Streams, interviews, podcasts: A guide to the Elbphilharmonie's digital programme.

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: Concert film »World Builder, Creature«

Alex Paxton’s music comes to life in an artistic concert film with hand-painted animations.

Elbphilharmonie Talk mit Sophie Hunger

Die Schweizer Singer-Songwriterin über ihr Bühnen-Comeback, ihr Festivalprogramm und ihren Debütroman.

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: Redchild

Big release concert with a 17-piece ensemble: Hamburg singer, rapper and producer Redchild presents his album »Griot«.

Musikalischer Futurismus

Vom Gesang der Turbinen: Musikalische Vielfalt trifft auf politische Einfalt. Vor hundert Jahren kam der Futurismus zu einem jähen Ende.

Interview with Matthias Goerne

Baritone Matthias Goerne on the enduring relevance of Alban Berg’s »Wozzeck« and the future of classical music.

Community-Projekt »Futur X – Wann ist morgen?«

Im Community-Projekt der Elbphilharmonie bringen 85 Menschen aus Hamburg ihre Zukunftsvisionen auf die Bühne.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Sterling Elliott

Music changes lives: The American cellist Sterling Elliott opens up about encounters with music, family, and his vision for making a difference.

John Cage: Die Quadratur der Tastatur

In »Cage2« setzen Bertrand Chamayou und Elodie Sicard frühe Werke für präpariertes Klavier von John Cage in Szene.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Julia Hagen

The young star cellist Julia Hagen fills the Elbphilharmonie car park with music by Sofia Gubaidulina

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Souad Massi

Musings on home and heavy rock – a conversation with French-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi

Alan Gilbert conducts Richard Strauss
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Video on demand from 28 Mar 2025 : Alan Gilbert conducts Richard Strauss

Great orchestral cinema as the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, led by Alan Gilbert, performs Strauss’ monumental tone poem »Ein Heldenleben« (»A Hero’s Life«).