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Keyword »Islands« – The Playlist

Our playlist inspired by islands. From the Elbphilharmonie Magazine's music lexicon.

5 Questions for Carla Bley

The jazz icon talks about her reputation as a chameleon and four golden rules that apply on stage.

»We are searching for magic!«

The art of letting go: 5 questions to the jazz pianist Julia Kadel.

Organ to the Limit: The Sorabji Project

Kevin Bowyer conquers a monstor of organ music: the eight-hour Organ Symphony by composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji.

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: Reflektor Nils Frahm

A genius on the piano keys and electronic buttons: Nils Frahm was in charge of the Elbphilharmonie programme for three days.

Johann Strauss: Die Fledermaus

Champagne, masks and intrigue: the essentials of the cult operetta by waltz king Johann Strauss.

Elbphilharmonie Advent calendar

24 little doors to open – one for every day of Advent.

Closely synchronised

A night spent with the Elbphilharmonie technicians.

Pay Up, Please!

The staff who run the Elbphilharmonie box offices talk about outbursts of joy, attempts at bribery and every evening's hope of getting the very last ticket.

Chor zur Welt

A choir featuring singers from over 15 countries.

The Whirling Dervishes

The search for God: On the centuries-old Sufi ritual spin dance.

The Elbphilharmonie’s Gamelan

How an Indonesian gamelan got to Hamburg via a circuitous route.

Keyword »Bridges« – The Playlist

Our playlist inspired by bridges. From the Elbphilharmonie Magazine's music lexicon.

The Smart Table on the Elbphilharmonie Plaza

The Elbphilharmonie Plaza is even more worth a visit than before, thanks to the Smart Table.

Kidnapped from the Elbphilharmonie

The Pfefferkörner have been investigating cases in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt since 1999 – now they find themselves on a case at the Elbphilharmonie for the first time.

Far-Off Sounds

These concerts have a special magic about them: Ensemble Resonanz plays for dementia sufferers and their families.

Top 10 Eateries in the HafenCity

For before or after the concert: this is where you’ll find the tastiest menus, cocktails and snacks in the vicinity of the Elbphilharmonie.

5 Questions for Stefano Bollani

Outstanding improvisation artist with a sense of humour: jazz pianist Stefano Bollani.

Poland: Five Composers Worth Knowing

Without them, Poland would be a different country today. A portrait of five important composers.

Frédéric Chopin

It’s said that he breathed a soul into the piano: Frédéric Chopin, the most famous Polish composer of all time.