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

»Curating my own festival here is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done!« said a very happy Sophie Hunger on the final day of her widely praised »Reflektor« festival at the Elbphilharmonie. Over the course of four days, the Swiss artist brought together a vibrant mix of acts from the worlds of pop, electro and jazz, all taking to the Elbphilharmonie stage at her invitation. Hunger herself performed several times too – presenting magnificent orchestral renditions of her songs in the Grand Hall, reading from her new book in the more intimate Recital Hall, as a film music composer for children, and joining friends like Dino Brandão and Erik Truffaz as a special guest. The festival’s first-class line-up also featured acclaimed artists such as La Force, Soap&Skin and Patrick Watson.

A short video round-up (above) captures some of the highlights – complete with interviews, emotional backstage moments and the joyful energy of the festival crowd.

»That was so good. I would happily come back every year and put on a festival like this!«

Sophie Hunger

Sophie Hunger in the Mediatheque

Interviews, videos and background information – browse through all our online content about Sophie Hunger’s »Reflektor« weekend.

Pop at the Elbphilharmonie

Find out which pop acts are headed for the Grand Hall and Recital Hall

A look back in pictures

Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer © Peter Adamik
Sophie Hunger Sophie Hunger © Peter Adamik
Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer © Peter Adamik
Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer © Peter Adamik
Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer Sophie Hunger / Metropole Orkest / Jochen Neuffer © Peter Adamik
Dino Brandão Dino Brandão © Peter Adamik
Nichtseattle Nichtseattle © Peter Adamik
La Force La Force © Peter Adamik
La Force La Force © Peter Adamik
Erik Truffaz & Sophie Hunger Erik Truffaz & Sophie Hunger © Peter Adamik
Erik Truffaz Erik Truffaz © Peter Adamik
Erik Truffaz Erik Truffaz © Peter Adamik
Hinako Omori Hinako Omori © Peter Adamik
Hinako Omori Hinako Omori © Peter Adamik
Patrick Watson Patrick Watson © Peter Adamik
Patrick Watson Patrick Watson © Peter Adamik
Patrick Watson Patrick Watson © Peter Adamik
Patrick Watson Patrick Watson © Peter Adamik
Lesung und Lieder mit Sophie Hunger Lesung und Lieder mit Sophie Hunger © Peter Adamik
Lesung und Lieder mit Sophie Hunger Lesung und Lieder mit Sophie Hunger © Peter Adamik
Soap&Skin Soap&Skin © Peter Adamik
Soap&Skin Soap&Skin © Peter Adamik

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