Sophie Hunger

ByteFM Podcast: The »Reflektor« festival curated by Sophie Hunger

A long weekend with the singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger – moderated by ByteFM-presenter Leif Gütschow.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger moves around effortlessly between folk, chamber jazz, and indie rock, blending varying degrees of amplified guitar and piano sounds, and singing in English, German, French, and Schwyzerdütsch. She first appeared at the Elbphilharmonie in 2021. Now, she returns to curate a four-day Reflektor Festival, featuring a diverse line-up of events, including orchestral versions of her songs with the Metropol Orkest.

ByteFM presenter Leif Gütschow will guide audiences through the varied festival programme, which includes performances by Patrick Watson, Soap&Skin, and Dino Brandão. Sophie Hunger has also invited the Canadian artist La Force, who shares insights about her roots and journey, her latest album, and upcoming Hamburg concert in this episode of the »Elbphilharmonie Mixtape«.

Reflektor Sophie Hunger

A long weekend with the unique singer-songwriter – with band, orchestra, film, literature and many guests.

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This programme was broadcast on 28 February 2025.

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