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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. #MusicHistory #ContemporaryMusic
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. #Jazz #Piano
: Alex Paxton – A Portrait
»Magic Sound Stuff« – Meet the British composer and trombonist Alex Paxton. #Jazz #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait #Visions
Interview with Fabio Biondi
»I believe in the future«: The Italian conductor and violinist on music as a mirror of our time and the power of optimism. #EarlyMusic #Interview #Laeiszhalle
Musik zwischen Ende und Ewigkeit
Ein Essay über die verschiedenen Gestalten des Endes in der Musik. #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2026
»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
Brad Mehldau – A Portrait
Essayist on all keyboards: pianist Brad Mehldau regards classical music as no less important than jazz. #Jazz #Piano #Portrait
The »Arctic Voices« festival
A legacy of perpetual ice: the indigenous music of the Arctic is moving towards the modern age. #MusicHistory #World
Interview with Gianandrea Noseda
The Italian conductor in conversation about his Easter concerts and his personal approach to spirituality. #EarlyMusic #Interview #Easter
KLAUS MÄKELÄ – A PORTRAIT
World-famous – from now on and forever more. A profile of the Finnish star conductor Klaus Mäkelä. #Portrait
The Mazurka
Over the centuries, the Polish folk dance has made its way from village squares into all the grand salons of Europe. #Piano #MusicHistory
Rising Stars 2025/26
Europe’s finest young musicians – selected by the continent’s leading concert halls. Here is a brief introduction to each of them. #Portrait #RisingStars
Das Cembalo – Farbenwunder mit digitaler Präzision
So aufregend wie die Musik für das Cembalo ist auch die Geschichte seiner Renaissance – von Wanda Landowska über Ligeti und die Beatles bis heute. #MusicHistory
Lisa Wulff – A Portrait
The deep tones of freedom: Hamburg-based bassist Lisa Wulff doesn’t spend much time worrying about what people expect of her. #Jazz #Portrait
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
»Auftakt«: Audio-Einführungen zur Saison 2025/26
Ob zu Hause, unterwegs oder direkt vor dem Konzert – die Audio-Einführungen laden dazu ein, Musik und ihre Geschichten ganz entspannt kennenzulernen. #Singing #Piano #MusicHistory #Podcast
Umm Kulthum: Die Inspirationsquelle vom Nil
Auch fünfzig Jahre nach ihrem Tod begeistert die ägyptische Sängerin Umm Kulthum Milliarden von Menschen zwischen Marokko und Indonesien – und beflügelt eine junge Künstlergeneration. #Singing #MusicHistory #World
Lachenmann theme park
The German composer turns music into an experience. His works are not just sound structures, but invitations to rediscover listening itself. #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait
Dorothee Oberlinger im Interview
»Dieses Repertoire ist mir auf den Leib geschneidert«: Die Alte-Musik-Expertin über ihr pastorales Weihnachts-Programm mit dem Ensemble 1700. #EarlyMusic #Laeiszhalle #Christmas
Golda Schultz – A Portrait
The soprano doesn’t just sing arias – she tells stories, asks questions and shifts perspectives. With feeling. With attitude. With her voice. #Singing #Mozart #Portrait
