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: »I was never particularly interested in rules.«

The young Serbian composer Veljko Nenadić is one of his country’s most exciting figures in music. In this interview, he talks about his inspiration and his new work for »Elbphilharmonie Visions«.

John Adams im Interview

»Habt keine Angst vor Ohrwürmern!« – Der US-amerikanische Komponist spricht über seine Musik und warum er keine Trump-Oper komponieren wird.

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: 10 Jahre Elbphilharmonie: »Wahrzeichen für eine demokratische Zeit«

Zur Jubiläumssaison sprechen Generalintendant Christoph Lieben-Seutter, der Hamburger Kultursenator Dr. Carsten Brosda, Architekt Pierre de Meuron und die Schlagzeugerin Vivi Vassileva über das Haus.

Tasten, die die Welt bedeuten

In der Elbphilharmonie gibt es fünf schicke Konzertflügel und eine ganze Sammlung weiterer Tasteninstrumente. Diese Mitarbeiter:innen kümmern sich darum.

Die Musik des Libanon

Sie trägt die Komplexität und die Traumata dieses Landes in sich. Und ist doch größer als Ideologie und Politik – ein persönliches Musik-Panorama von Thomas Burkhalter.

Season Opening
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Video on demand from 1 Sep 2026 : 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.

Masters of Ceremony – Stravinsky meets HipHop
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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

Creator in Residence 2026/27

With Clare Yeo, Lovie and Rickie Ho, three Creator in Residence are shedding light on the Elbphilharmonie from different perspectives during the anniversary season.

Elbphilharmonie Live

10 years of the Elbphilharmonie! The new book »Elbphilharmonie LIVE« is packed with fascinating stories, plenty of memories and intriguing facts.

Interview with Augustin Hadelich

The violinist talks about his residency at the Elbphilharmonie, musical differences between the U.S. and Europe, and his new Guarneri.

Julian Prégardien: Liedstadt Hamburg

Tenor Julian Prégardien is passionate about the Romantic art song – and that is precisely why he is constantly searching for new ways to present them.

Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
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Video on demand from 5 Sep 2026 : Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra

A spectacular opening featuring Mahler’s Sixth Symphony, with its legendary hammer strikes, and a timpani concerto by Oliviero.

Great little Art

Always sensual, delightful and surprising: Domenico Scarlatti’s 555 piano sonatas take centre stage in the »Pianomania« series

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mahler
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Video on demand from 21 Mar 2026 : Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mahler

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Mahler’s »Resurrection Symphony« with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Alexandre Kantorow

»The reincarnated Liszt« – Alexandre Kantorow in the Elbphilharmonie’s piano storeroom.

Europe in the genes, America in the heart

Manfred Honeck, chief conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, on the traditions and peculiarities of American orchestras.

Martha Argerich plays Beethoven

Accompanied by the Symphoniker Hamburg, conducted by Sylvain Cambreling, the legendary pianist performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Concert stream from 22.06.2026 no longer available

The Vision of a different America

Through her Reflektor Festival, Rhiannon Giddens explores the musical history of the U.S. from a global perspective.

Funkelkonzert L: Intergalactic Highway
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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.