mediathek Stories tagged #Portrait
In Search of the Perfect Acoustics
The Aris Quartet takes a musical stroll through the Elbphilharmonie. A film documentary by Marcus Richardt. #Portrait
Lisa Streich: What she wants to hear
The swedish composer has shimmering, crystalline sounds in mind for the Elbphilharmonie. Thanks to a composition prize, she now has the chance to realise her ideas. #NewMusic #Portrait #HistoryOfMusic
: Video-Portrait: Thomas Adès
Zeitgenössische klassische Musik, die Menschen erreicht – die gibt es! Ein Portrait über den britischen Komponisten Thomas Adès. #NewMusic #Portrait #HistoryOfMusic
The Patricia Kopatchinskaja phenomenon
The violinist is the Elbphilharmonie's Artist in Portrait in the 2020/21 season. #Interview #NewMusic #Portrait
Anoushka Shankar: A Citizen of the World with Roots
How the sitar player found her way between India and the pulsating cities of Europe. #Portrait #World
Thomas Adès: All-rounder with depth
The English composer wants to »speak directly to the audience«. And he pulls it off. #NewMusic #Portrait
György Kurtág: Every note in the right place
Late fame through polished and radically reduced music: About the composer György Kurtág. #NewMusic #Portrait #HistoryOfMusic
Handel's Secret
Even in his own lifetime, Handel was feted like a pop star. What was the composer's secret? #Portrait #HistoryOfMusic
Arvo Pärt in Portrait
The composer was the focus of the »Lux aeterna« festival opening. #NewMusic #Portrait
Unsuk Chin: Graphic Dreams
Wit and truth, playfulness and sensuousness rub shoulders in Unsuk Chin’s music. #NewMusic #Portrait
György Ligeti: A Love of Games
The hungarian composer pulled off a rare feat in his music. #NewMusic #Portrait #HistoryOfMusic
Looking for What You Don't Know
Manfred Eicher has changed the world of music with his ECM label. #Jazz #NewMusic #Portrait
Reflektor Manfred Eicher: The Artists
The legendary head of ECM records brings hand-picked artists to the Elbphilharmonie. #Jazz #NewMusic #Portrait
Trio Joubran: A Trio Playing on Wood
Three Palestinian brothers add a new chapter to the history of Arab music. #Portrait #World
Closely synchronised
A night spent with the Elbphilharmonie technicians. #Backstage #Portrait
Chor zur Welt
A choir featuring singers from over 15 countries. #JoinIn #Portrait #World