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Interview with Manfred Honeck

»We need to move away from technical perfection«: The conductor on his understanding of staying true to the work and the contrasting worlds of Karajan and Harnoncourt.

Elbphilharmonie Talk mit Linda May Han Oh

Im Gespräch mit der erfolgreichen Jazz-Bassistin Linda May Han Oh – am Morgen nach ihrem beeindruckenden Konzert im Kleinen Saal

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Brad Mehldau

The Jazz pianist and composer Brad Mehldau discusses his upcoming »Reflektor« festival at the Elbphilharmonie, as well as his career and new book.

»EVERYTHING WE DO IS ACTUALLY MUSIC EDUCATION«

Music for everyone: An interview with General & Artistic Director Christoph Lieben-Seutter and Anke Fischer, Head of the Music Education Department

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Martin Fröst

The Swedish clarinet star talks about his career, ABBA and a dance with his instrument

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Kian Soltani

The Iranian-Austrian star cellist reflects on his cultural heritage, his musical journey and his passion for film music (in German).

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Elim Chan

The young star conductor shares insights into her career, her rehearsal discipline and why some prejudices can actually be helpful.

»Wow, so that's how it can sound!«

Composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen about the »Multiversum« in the Elbphilharmonie, swarm intelligence in orchestras and the difficulties of the classical repertoire.

Live Talk »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025
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Video on demand from 19 Aug 2025 : Live Talk »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025

»Jazz Now – Navigating a Changing World«: A panel discussion with the mentors of the prestigious »Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy« 2025.

Umgehört: Wege nach oben

Eine Frage, sieben Antworten: »Was war Ihr bisher größter Karriereschritt?«

Interview with Rufus Wainwright

»I believe in the big melody«: Singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright on his »Dream Requiem« and how pop and opera differ.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Alexandre Kantorow

The young star pianist Alexandre Kantorow talks about his career, his favourite composers - and of course his legendary performance at the Olympics.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Derrick Gee

The Australian content creator Derrick Gee talks about his work, his love of music and all the place

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Riccardo Minasi

About his journey to the conductor’s stand, about vegetable beds and a football player that everyone should know: a talk with Riccardo Minasi (in Englisch).

Umgehört: Music oracle

One question, seven answers: »What does the future sound like?«

Interview mit Antoine Tamestit

»Der Raum zwischen Künstler und Publikum ist spirituell« – der Bratschist über den besonderen Charakter seines Instruments, das Zentrum der Harmonie und atemlos gespannte Stille.

Interview with Matthias Goerne

Baritone Matthias Goerne on the enduring relevance of Alban Berg’s »Wozzeck« and the future of classical music.

ByteFM Podcast: Hamburg International Music Festival 2025

ByteFM presenter Leif Gütschow looks ahead to the International Music Festival 2025 – with guests from Tin Men and the Telephone

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Lucienne Renaudin Vary

The successful young trumpeter talks about her love of classical music and jazz, her role models and her French homeland.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Souad Massi

Musings on home and heavy rock – a conversation with French-Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi