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Worth a listen: Electronic music at the Elbhilharmonie
The »ePhil« series brings club music to the concert hall. This playlist presents it in cooperation with ByteFM. #Electronic #Playlist
Not So New at All Any More
Contemporary classical music: a short history of the sound of the 20th century #Explained #MusicHistory #ContemporaryMusic
The spiritual power of music
The artists of the Sufi Festival talk about the special connection between music and spirituality. #Sufi #World
Mysticism for everyone
Sufism involves more than just taking refuge in a trance. Rather, it connects the Creator with Creation – among other things, with the help of music. #MusicHistory #Sufi #World
The Black Angel of History
The Black Angel of History exhibition is an analysis of visual culture and technology within the genre of Afrofuturism. #Afrofuturism
Schubert’s Sonatas
Stepping out of Beethoven’s shadow: Franz Schubert’s piano sonatas. #Piano #MusicHistory
Anton Bruckner: The Unfathomable
Few composers have left posterity with such an inconsistent picture as the Austrian composer. #MusicHistory #Portrait
Soundcheck: what does Afrofuturism sound like?
A playlist to accompany the »Afrofuturism« spotlight in the Elbphilharmonie. #Afrofuturism #Playlist
Vivi Vassileva: a portrait
The young percussionist got her own way at an early age, and now she shows that her instrument has a wider range than just fast and loud. #FastLane #Portrait
Interview with Wolfnag Rihm
»Whatever we do is always »›here and now‹«: The famous composer Wolfgang Rihm about his music and his work with Ensemble Modern. #Interview #ContemporaryMusic
Orpheus: the singer of the millennium
He was the most famous singer in the Greek myths, his story inspired artists in every era and genre – and Orpheus was even involved in the birth of opera. #Singing #MusicHistory
Annette Kurz: »A room needs a centre«
The scenographer is the »Artist in Residence« with the Hamburg Ensemble Resonanz. In this interview she talks about the art of achieving a lot with limited resources. #Architecture #Interview
Am Fuße des Elfenbeinturms
Jung, kreativ und in der allerersten Liga – über drei Ensembles, die die Konzertwelt umkrempeln. #Portrait #summer
Europe in the genes, America in the heart
Manfred Honeck, chief conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, on the traditions and peculiarities of American orchestras. #Interview #summer
The Chineke! Orchestra – a portrait
»Driving change and celebrating diversity in classical music« – a very special ensemble conquers the world of music. #Portrait #summer
Keyword »Refuge« – the playlist
The playlist for the theme »Refuge« – from the Elbphilharmonie music lexicon. #Playlist
Patricia Kopatchinskaja: Les Adieux
How much time have we got left on Earth? The vivacious violinist talks about her latest project. #Interview #MusicFestival2022
The Elbphilharmonie organ: An instrument that breathes
About the marvel of sound and technology at the heart of the Grand Hall. #Highlights #Architecture #Backstage #Organ
Hits for kids
Music for children: Some tips from the Elbphilharmonie team #Kids
Barbara Hannigan: EXPANDING THE SINGING ZONE
The soprano and conductor has a special relationship with art. #Singing #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait
