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A portrait of Alexandre Kantorow
»Liszt reborn« – a young pianist from Paris takes the piano world by storm. #FastLane #Piano #Portrait
A portrait of Allison Miller
Drummer Allison Miller plays with the Lux Quartet in the spirit of an ancient jazz utopia. #Jazz
Unusual Stories from the Laeiszhalle
Ten of the most entertaining stories about Hamburg's venerable concert hall. #Laeiszhalle #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2025
The whole world in music
How different cultures find one another: a short history of world music. #MusicHistory #World
Geschichten erzählen
Programmhefte, Einführungen oder Mediatheksartikel: Die Redaktion der Elbphilharmonie produziert Information über Musik in jedem nur denkbaren Format. #Backstage #Team
Marc Ribot – A Portrait
The sound sculptor combines the rawness of punk, the cleverness of jazz and the sensitivity of an artist who hasn’t been ground smooth by life. #Jazz #MarcRibot #MusicHistory #Portrait
Christmas carols and their origin
The stories behind the most popular Christmas hits. #Singing #MusicHistory #Christmas
Christmas Playlist
The Elbphilharmonie team presents a varied mix of music tips for Christmas. #Playlist #Tips #Christmas
The City Digital Skin Art Festival on the Elbphilharmonie’s Media Wall
Video art for the LED wall at the entrance to the Elbphilharmonie: a student project for the City Digital Skin Art Festival (October 2024) #Architecture
Music from Naples
Naples! A dream city for many, a mysterious holiday destination, shrouded in legend. Romance, murders, garbage scandals. And great music. #MusicHistory
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From 17th-century salon music to contemporary pop covers: good music has always been re-interpreted for other constellations of instruments. #Piano #MusicHistory
Brazilian Legends
Ten key moments from Brazil’s eventful musical history. #Singing #MusicHistory #World
A portrait of Christoph Willibald Gluck
About the fast-paced life of the great opera reformer, his adventurous travels and his rise to become the »Knight of the Golden Spur«. #EarlyMusic #Singing #Portrait
Interview mit Antoine Tamestit
»Der Raum zwischen Künstler und Publikum ist spirituell« – der Bratschist über den besonderen Charakter seines Instruments, das Zentrum der Harmonie und atemlos gespannte Stille. #Interview #ChamberMusic #MusicFestival2025
Schoenberg is beautiful
Why the Viennese composer’s music is not only revolutionary, but also worth listening to. #MusicHistory #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait #Schönberg
»Gurre-Lieder«: Interview with Christina Nilsson and Simon O'Neill
About the NDR Opening Night, and what Arnold Schoenberg’s »Gurre-Lieder« have in common with the songs of Richard Strauss. #Interview #Schönberg
Umgehört: Southern Soundtrack
One question, seven answers: »What does the south sound like to you?« #Interview #summer
A portrait of Cat Power
The American musician has battled demons and celebrated idols – for instance with her notable Bob Dylan concert. #Singing #Pop #Portrait #summer
»The work turns out as it wants to«
An interview with composer Wolfgang Rihm. #Interview #ContemporaryMusic
A portrait of Olivier Messiaen
Avant-garde and eternity: A contemporary outside time. #MusicFestival2024 #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait