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Umgehört: Aus-Klang
Eine Frage, sieben Antworten: »Wann ist ein Ende endgültig – und wann braucht es eine Zugabe?« #Interview #MusicFestival2026
On Losing and Finding
As part of the Elbphilharmonie’s »Lost and Found« project, 40 people from Hamburg explored the themes of loss and hope. A conversation with the artistic team. #JoinIn #MusicFestival2026
: A look back at Brad Mehldau’s »Reflektor« Festival
»It’s that special vibe here at the Elbphilharmonie« – Brad Mehldau raved about the venue, and the audience during the jazz pianist’s four concerts. #BradMehldau #Jazz #Piano
In Search of the lost Sound
Forgotten, buried, banned, suppressed or driven out: The »Lost Music« series showcases endangered musical cultures. #Singing #HistoryOfMusic #MusicFestival2026 #World
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Ensemble Resonanz
With Caroline Shaw’s »Entr’acte« and a light show perfectly synchronised with the music, the Ensemble Resonanz brings the Small Hall to life. #Highlights #RecitalHall #ChamberMusic #ContemporaryMusic #Sessions
Video on demand from 14 Mar 2026 : Brad Mehldau & hr-Bigband
Brad Mehldau performed arrangements of his piano compositions together with the hr Big Band. The celebrated concert took place as part of the ‘Reflektor’ festival. #Highlights #BradMehldau #Jazz
Portrait of Hans Werner Henze
Hans Werner Henze, born in 1926, always wanted his music to resonate with people – and thus found his way between tradition and the avant-garde. #HistoryOfMusic #MusicFestival2026 #ContemporaryMusic
Interview with Mehdi Aminian
The founder of Roots Revival on making underrepresented cultures visible, on collaborative processes, and the unique power of the live experience. #Interview #MusicFestival2026 #World
Interview with Manfred Honeck
»We need to move away from technical perfection«: The conductor on his understanding of staying true to the work and the contrasting worlds of Karajan and Harnoncourt. #Interview
ByteFM: Made in Hamburg
ByteFM presenter Sonka Hinders introduces the acts featured in the latest edition of Made in Hamburg and talks to singer Älice about her career. #Interview #Podcast #Pop
ByteFM: Miles 100
Mit fünf Konzerten und einer Pop-up-Bar feiert die Elbphilharmonie den 100. Geburtstag von Miles Davis. Moderator Götz Bühler stellt die Legende vor und spricht über das Programm. #Jazz
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: The Harpsichord
A look at the harpsichord: How does it work? What does it sound like? What can it do? #EarlyMusic #Explained
Elbphilharmonie Talk with Sona Jobarteh
The kora player, singer and activist talks about her 21-string bridge harp, cultural identity and making music with her son (in English). #Podcast #Talk #World
Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #38 – Masters of Ceremony
Der Podcast für junge Leute – diesmal mit Rapper Sebó und Regisseurin Marlene Schleicher über das Aufeinandertreffen von Hip-Hop und Ballett #Kids #Kopfhörer #Podcast
Trost in der Vergänglichkeit
Warum die Musik der Renaissance bis heute so tief und persönlich wirkt #EarlyMusic #Singing #MusicFestival2026
Musik zwischen Ende und Ewigkeit
Ein Essay über die verschiedenen Gestalten des Endes in der Musik. #HistoryOfMusic #MusicFestival2026
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). #Interview #Podcast #Talk
»Arctic Voices«: A look back in pictures
The musical diversity of the Arctic Circle in four days: The »Arctic Voices« travelled from Canada, Scandinavia and Japan to electrify the audience with their ancient sound traditions. #World
Video on demand from 12 Feb 2026 : Handel: Giulio Cesare
Ancient drama with a stellar cast: Handel’s famous opera with Jakub Józef Orliński and Sandrine Piau in the leading roles. #EarlyMusic #Singing #LiveStream
Brad Mehldau – A Portrait
Essayist on all keyboards: pianist Brad Mehldau regards classical music as no less important than jazz. #BradMehldau #Jazz #Piano #Portrait