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A Dreamer
A storyteller and a true all-rounder: about the exceptional Austrian artist André Heller #Portrait #AndréHeller
In the spotlight: questions for the artists in the »FAST LANE« series
On their first concert, dreams big and small, and helpful tips – questions for the musicians performing in the top series for young talents. #FastLane #Interview #RecitalHall #Portrait
Wayne’s World
With his marvellously individual music, saxophonist Wayne Shorter has enriched the Earth with a whole extra planet. #Jazz #Portrait
5 Questions for Aynur
She is currently the most prominent voice of Kurdish music. Her unmistakable sound can be heard at the Kurdistan Festival in the Elbphilharmonie #Interview #MusicHistory #Kurdistan
SHAPING THE FUTURE WITH MUSIC
Since the 2022/23 season, the Elbphilharmonie has been bringing music to the Paracelsusstrasse School in Rahlstedt – with resounding success. #Kids #JoinIn
The Music of Kurdistan
A festival celebrating the diversity and vitality of Kurdish music culture. #MusicHistory #World #Kurdistan
5 Questions for Danûk
From wax cylinder to Spotify hit: the band Danûk take early 20th century phonograh recordings and transform them into remarkable contemporary music. #Interview #MusicHistory #World #Kurdistan
Magdalena Kožena – A portrait
From Baroque to Cole Porter, in breeches parts or as a bloodthirsty avenging goddess: the Czech mezzosoprano is a truly versatile artist. #Singing #Portrait
Interview with Víkingur Ólafsson
»For me, Bach is the alpha and omega« – the pianist Víkingur Ólafsson on his love for Bach and the special richness of the »Goldberg Variations« #Interview #Piano
Jörg Widmann in Interview
Why Robert Schumann belongs to the here and now: an interview with the composer about his work »Schumannliebe«. #Interview #ContemporaryMusic
György Kurtág: Every note in the right place
Late fame through polished and radically reduced music: About the composer György Kurtág. #MusicHistory #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait
Interview mit Marko Nikodijević
»Die Bratsche weint sehr viel in diesem Werk« – der serbische Komponist exklusiv über seine brandneue Psalmodie für Viola und Orchester. #Interview
MUSIC WITHOUT SHADOWS?
A host of voices speak in Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s music. That is one of its strengths. #MusicHistory
Opera in Concert Versions
The Elbphilharmonie is not an opera house, it’s true – but first-class music theatre can also be heard here, either in a concert version or as an interesting hybrid model. #Singing #MusicFestival2025
: Digital escape game
A damaged instrument and an artist who has lost his way – the concert of the year is at stake. Save the evening! #Backstage #Kids #JoinIn
Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy
Learning from the big names of the jazz scene – the Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy makes it possible. A look back at the first edition in August 2021. #Jazz #JoinIn #summer
5 questions for Jakub Hrůša
The Czech star conductor on mutual inspiration and lifelong learning. #Interview #MusicFestival2023 #summer
Electronic music
Making music possible: a short history of electronic sound production. #Electronic #MusicHistory
5 Questions to Graindelavoix
Björn Schmelzer, founder and artistic director of the vocal ensemble Graindelavoix, on a unique performance at the Elbphilharmonie. #EarlyMusic #Interview #summer
New Sounds on Old Instruments
The (re-)discovery of Early music #EarlyMusic #MusicHistory