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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Alexandre Kantorow
»The reincarnated Liszt« – Alexandre Kantorow in the Elbphilharmonie’s piano storeroom. #Highlights #FastLane #Piano #Sessions
Video on demand from 22 Jun 2026 : Martha Argerich plays Beethoven
Accompanied by the Symphoniker Hamburg, conducted by Sylvain Cambreling, the legendary pianist performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 #Beethoven #Piano #Laeiszhalle #LiveStream
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Omer Meir Wellber
Omer Meir Wellber, Music Director of the Hamburg State Opera, plays »Addio, del passato« from La Traviata on the accordion – whilst accompanying himself on the piano. #Architecture #Piano #Sessions
Tube Talks
A ride on Europe’s longest escalator takes two and a half minutes – enough time to have a little chat with our celebrity guests. #Highlights #Interview
Backstage Videos
Exploring the Elbphilharmonie – the social media series »Elbphilharmonie Backstage« #Architecture #Backstage
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Ensemble Resonanz
With Caroline Shaw’s »Entr’acte« and a light show perfectly synchronised with the music, the Ensemble Resonanz brings the Small Hall to life. #Highlights #RecitalHall #ChamberMusic #ContemporaryMusic #Sessions
Video on demand from 14 Mar 2026 : Brad Mehldau & hr-Bigband
Brad Mehldau performed arrangements of his piano compositions together with the hr Big Band. The celebrated concert took place as part of the ‘Reflektor’ festival. #Highlights #BradMehldau #Jazz
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: The Harpsichord
A look at the harpsichord: How does it work? What does it sound like? What can it do? #EarlyMusic #Explained
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Sophie Pacini
A dreamy moonlit night in the Kaistudio: Sophie Pacini performs Claude Debussy‘s »Clair de Lune« #Highlights #Piano #Sessions
: Elbphilharmonie Talk with Vivi Vassileva
A special episode of Elbphilharmonie Talk: content creator Daria Challah meets successful drummer Vivi Vassileva in this video podcast. #CreatorInResidence #Interview #Podcast #Talk
: How is a concert grand piano made?
From the lumber yard to the Elbphilharmonie stage: pianist and YouTube sensation Nahre Sol pays a visit to the Steinway factory in Hamburg. #Backstage #CreatorInResidence #Explained #Piano
: Arvo Pärt: »Spiegel im Spiegel«
Iveta Apkalna plays Arvo Pärt‘s soulful »Spiegel im Spiegel« in an arrangement for organ. #Highlights #ArvoPärt #Organ
Christmas carols to sing along to
The Christmas karaoke from the Elbphilharmonie – sing along to the organ in the Grand Hall. #Highlights #Singing #Organ #Christmas
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Ana Vidovic – Vol. I
The star guitarist Ana Vidovic plays Bach in the Circle Lounge of the Elbphilharmonie. #Sessions
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Anna Lapwood – Vol. II
The world-famous organist plays a virtuosic organ classic by Maurice Duruflé. #Organ #Sessions #Christmas
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Conducting
Why do you actually need a conductor? What does this job involve? Various conductors share their answers. #Explained
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Anna Lapwood – Vol. I
The young star organist fills the Grand Hall with the sound of Ludovico Einaudi’s »Experience«. #Highlights #Organ #Sessions #Christmas
: Gibran Alcocer in the Grand Hall
Social media star and pianist Gibran Alcocer has recorded an exclusive music video on the occasion of his German debut at the Elbphilharmonie. #Piano #Sessions
Derrick Gee: DJ sets at the Elbphilharmonie
The Creator in Residence 2024/25 takes to the decks twice: with a vinyl set in the Grand Hall and a chillout mix on the balcony with spectacular views overlooking the River Elbe. #CreatorInResidence
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Rufus & Martha Wainwright
Strong family ties: With penetrating voices, the brother and sister sing the song »Your Mother and I« – written by their father Loudon Wainwright III. #Singing #Podcast #Sessions #summer