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Elisabeth Leonskaja – A Portrait
Embracing life with the Grande Dame herself: the pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja #Piano #MusicFestival2024 #Portrait
The Band ADG7 – a portrait
»You guys are crazy« - about the successful K-folk band ADG7 #MusicFestival2024 #Pop #World
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. #Interview #MusicFestival2024
Music as trauma medicine
What can musical monuments achieve that physical ones can’t? An essay by the American composer John Adams. #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2024
IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS – A PORTRAIT
The collective led by poet and activist Moor Mother is probably the most political band in contemporary jazz. #Jazz #MusicFestival2024
The deep well of history
A brief look at Armenia’s ancient music in the 21st century #EarlyMusic #MusicHistory #World
A look back at André Heller’s »Reflektor« Festival
The picture gallery of a uniquely colourful festival in the Elbphilharmonie (16-24 March 2024) #AndréHeller
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. #AndréHeller
PORTRAIT OF CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
Beloved man-eater – the legendary jazz singer brings a dark jazz opera to the stage. #Singing #Jazz #Portrait
Luigi Nono – A Portrait
Paths are created by walking: about the Italian composer Luigi Nono #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait
Bill Frisell – A Portrait
Diverse input, unique output: the American jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. #Jazz #Portrait #BillFrisell
Interview with Jakub Hrůša
The Brno-born conductor talks about his Czech heritage, the inexplicable Bohemian sound and the art of letting go. #Interview #MusicFestival2024
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. #Piano #MusicFestival2024 #Portrait
»The entire horizon before your eyes«
Conductor François-Xavier Roth talks about intellectual challenges, fresh looks at music and flying batons. #Interview
Plaza Shop: Top 10 Elbphilharmonie Souvenirs
From jigsaw puzzles to porcelain, from earrings to tree decorations – there’s a gift to suit every taste. #Plaza #Tips #Christmas
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
