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Elbphilharmonie Talk with Martin Fröst

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

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 Souad Massi

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

»The future can always be understood as renewal too«

Discussing the music festival theme »Future«: A conversation with Barbara Lebitsch, Artistic Director of the Elbphilharmonie

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Sophie Hunger

The Swiss singer-songwriter talks about her stage comeback, her festival programme and her debut novel.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Sterling Elliott

Music changes lives: The American cellist Sterling Elliott opens up about encounters with music, family, and his vision for making a difference.

Interview with Seung-Won Oh

The South Korean composer dedicates her orchestral work »Spiri III: Sacred Ritual« to the great Sofia Gubaidulina, who died in March 2025.

»Good art changes something in the recipient«

An interview with Christoph Lieben-Seutter (General Director) and Barbara Lebitsch (Artistic Director) on the »Elbphilharmonie Visions« festival

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Alan Gilbert

The NDR chief conductor Alan Gilbert on »Elbphilharmonie VISIONS« 2025 and the importance of contemporary music (in Englisch)