In the Spotlight: FAST LANE 2024/25

Discover the stars of tomorrow – today! Following performances by renowned artists like the pianist Alexandre Kantorow and jazz sensation Samara Joy, the FAST LANE series returns to the Elbphilharmonie for the 2024/25 season, showcasing a new line-up of exceptional young musicians. From a versatile guitarist and an enchanting violin-piano duo to an acclaimed quartet, a brilliant piano virtuoso, and a relaxed jazz trio – six very different concerts spanning all genres offer a glimpse into the future of the music world.

Orange juice, beauty routines and video games: In short videos, the young musicians talk about their day to day, and reveal what they cannot be without when on tour.

Young top musicians getting ready for a big career

With the support of WEMPE

Micah Thomas, a highly acclaimed pianist on the New York jazz scene, captivated his Hamburg audience with his trio – featuring Dean Torrey on bass and Kayvon Gordon on drums. With good grooves, technical brilliance, and effortless charm, they delivered jazz at its finest.

Routines, orange juice and good friends: what’s important to Micah Thomas on tour

Founded in 2019, the young Berlin-based Leonkoro Quartet quickly soared to international prominence. In Hamburg, this outstanding ensemble presented a wide-ranging and melodious programme featuring works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Hindemith. »Shockingly good«, declared the »Hamburger Abendblatt« newspaper.

For a good night’s sleep, beautiful curls and the perfect distraction – the Leonkoro Quartet share their »Must Have« items on tour.

Yoav Levanon is one of the greatest piano stars of the young generation and is making a name for himself worldwide, especially in the highly virtuoso repertoire. In the 2023/24 season, he celebrated his acclaimed Elbphilharmonie debut with Franz Liszt's monumental Sonata in B minor. For his appearance in the »Fast Lane« series, with Liszt's »Études d'exécution transcendante«, he once again put an inspiring key work by the great piano composer on the programme.

A scarf, an external battery and »One Apple a Day ...« - Yoav Levanon's must-haves when travelling

Violinist Noa Wildschut and pianist Elisabeth Brauß have been performing regularly as a duo since 2018. Both are among the top up-and-coming stars; as the youngest scholarship holder of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation, Noa Wildschut has already played with world-renowned orchestras, such as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Cologne’s Gürzenich Orchester. With highly romantic pieces and exciting American revue music, they thrilled their audience in the Recital Hall.

In an exclusive music video, the duo plays the moving »Three Romances« by Clara Schumann

The music of Nai Barghouti, who grew up in Ramallah, Palestine, combines Arabic culture with jazz – a fascinating combination with which the award-winning singer and flutist took Hamburg's hearts by storm.

From centuries-old lute pieces to powerful electric guitars: Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe is known for his incredibly versatile programmes that not only push the boundaries of every genre, but also explore the guitar's many possibilities in a completely new way. In January 2024, he already made quite a sensation at the Elbphilharmonie as a »Rising Star«, and just one year later he once again brought cheers to the sold-out Recital Hall.

A nail file, a book and dirty earplugs – from Sean Shibe's tour luggage.