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War and peace in music

How does music speak about war? And what does peace sound like? An essay.

Interview mit Patrizia Bovi

»Mittelalter-Musik wie eine Rockband spielen« – die italienische Musikerin Patrizia Bovi über ihre Beschäftigung mit jahrhundertealter Musik.

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: Rebecca Saunders – A Portrait

On a perpetual expedition into the unknown, with an unmistakeable signature – a portrait of one of the most successful composers of our time.

Franziskan mystery play

Kent Nagano talks about »Saint François d’Assise«, the one-of-a-kind opera written by his teacher and friend Olivier Messiaen.

A PORTRAIT OF SOFIA GUBAIDULINA

Freedom in her eyes: beyond the overwhelming music, in the best sense, of the Russian composer.

Elisabeth Leonskaja – A Portrait

Embracing life with the Grande Dame herself: the pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja

The Band ADG7 – a portrait

»You guys are crazy« - about the successful K-folk band ADG7

Interview with Vladimir Jurowski

»There can be no justification for such barbarism«: the revered conductor opens up about his native Russia, the war in Ukraine, and artistic responsibility.

Music as trauma medicine

What can musical monuments achieve that physical ones can’t? An essay by the American composer John Adams.

IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS – A PORTRAIT

The collective led by poet and activist Moor Mother is probably the most political band in contemporary jazz.

The deep well of history

A brief look at Armenia’s ancient music in the 21st century

A look back at André Heller’s »Reflektor« Festival

The picture gallery of a uniquely colourful festival in the Elbphilharmonie (16-24 March 2024)

Xenia Hausner: Fremde in einer stereotypen Welt

About the colourful paintings by Viennese artist Xenia Hausner, which are on exhibition in the foyer of the Great Hall on the occasion of André Heller's Reflektor Festival.

PORTRAIT OF CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT

Beloved man-eater – the legendary jazz singer brings a dark jazz opera to the stage.

Luigi Nono – A Portrait

Paths are created by walking: about the Italian composer Luigi Nono

Bill Frisell – A Portrait

Diverse input, unique output: the American jazz guitarist Bill Frisell.

Interview with Jakub Hrůša

The Brno-born conductor talks about his Czech heritage, the inexplicable Bohemian sound and the art of letting go.

Sir András Schiff – A Portrait

Master of joyous virtuosity: in the hands of the acclaimed pianist Sir András Schiff, the music seems to require no external reference points.

»The entire horizon before your eyes«

Conductor François-Xavier Roth talks about intellectual challenges, fresh looks at music and flying batons.

Plaza Shop: Top 10 Elbphilharmonie Souvenirs

From jigsaw puzzles to porcelain, from earrings to tree decorations – there’s a gift to suit every taste.