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: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Sufism
The Berlin expert Sinem Kılıç on this fascinating branch of Islam, its history and traditions. #Explained #Sufi #World
: Elbphilharmonie explains: The nay
Mohamad Fityan of the ensemble Sarband explains his instrument, the Arab nay. #Explained #Sufi #World
: Vinyl Listening Session with Theo Croker and Sammus
»A Journey Through Afrofuturism« #Afrofuturism #Jazz
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: The kanun
The kanun can have up to 84 strings. Salah Eddin Maraqa of the ensemble Sarband presents his special instrument. #Explained #Sufi #World
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: The classic kemençe
From night clubs to classical music. Efstratios Psaradellis of the ensemble Sarband explains his instrument. #Explained #Sufi #World
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Countertenor
Countertenors can sing beautifully in a high register. What is their secret? Alex Potter explains his high male voice. #Explained #Singing #MusicHistory
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism expert Adyam Tesfamariam about the background and potential of this special artistic style and school of thought. #Afrofuturism #Explained #World

Video on demand from 8 May 2020 : Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Stimming
The Hamburg producer plays a live set with a stunning sunset in the background. #Electronic #Sessions
: Presenting: Our guided tours
»Did you know that…?« Without our guides and their comprehensive tours of the building, the Elbphilharmonie’s guests would undoubtedly miss out on one or two things. #Backstage #Portrait #Team
Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Laura Jurd
»That’s where the real fun begins« – the young trumpet player Laura Jurd talks about improvising in a group, about the power of the forest and her love of jazz. #Innerview #Interview #Jazz #Portrait
Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Thomas Ospital
»We are constantly reinventing ourselves«: organist Thomas Ospital about the special features of his instrument and the art of listening. #Innerview #Interview #Organ #Portrait
Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Silvan Strauß
»Music has a lot to do with dreams« – Hamburg drummer Silvan Strauß talks about how he found his way on to the stage, and about the special power that music has. #Innerview #Interview #Jazz #Portrait
: DRIFT »Breaking Waves«
Hundreds of illuminated drones bathed the Elbphilharmonie into a wave of light. Watch the Video of the spectacular art performance now. #Architecture #MusicFestival2022 #5YearsofElbphilharmonie
: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: John Scofield
Throughout his life, John Scofield has performed with bands. At the Elbphilharmonie, the legendary jazz guitarist plays one of his rare solo sets. #Jazz #RecitalHall #Sessions
: Stand with Ukraine!
A signal of solidarity from all of Europe’s major concert halls.
: Presenting: The technical team
They are responsible for ensuring that the lighting and sound are as they should be, and that the stagecraft is working: luckily, the technical team is always on hand. #Backstage #Portrait #Team
Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Lucie Horsch
As a person and a musician – the recorder player Lucie Horsch on creativity and developing an individual voice. #Backstage #Innerview #Interview #Portrait
: Elbphilharmonie Explains: The Jazz Trumpet
The Hamburg trumpeter Philipp Püschel on the history and versatile sound of the trumpet in jazz. #Explained #Jazz #MusicHistory #MusicFestival2022
: Introducing: Artistic Planning
Planning, organising and overseeing concerts – the Artistic Planning team is the heart of the concert hall. #Backstage #Portrait #Team
: 360° video: Quatuor Mona plays Puccini
A music video for all-round viewing and listening: Quatuor Mona plays Puccini’s »Crisantemi« in the foyer of the Elbphilharmonie. #Architecture
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