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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Sullivan Fortner

The American jazz pianist takes a seat at the grand piano for a solo improvisation in Studio E of the Laeiszhalle

Kit Armstrong & Friends
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Video on demand from 1 Feb 2025 : Kit Armstrong & Friends

It’s all about Mozart! The star pianist Kit Armstrong and his world-class guests embark on an »Expedition Mozart.«

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Conrad Tao

Feeling a resonance – the young pianist Conrad Tao on human-to-human understanding and the joy of diversity

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.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Alexandre Kantorow

»The reincarnated Liszt« – Alexandre Kantorow in the Elbphilharmonie’s piano storeroom.

Münchner Philharmoniker / Alexandre Kantorow / Tugan Sokhiev
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Video on demand from 30 Oct 2024 : Münchner Philharmoniker / Alexandre Kantorow / Tugan Sokhiev

Munich’s world-class orchestra and star pianist Alexandre Kantorow with key works from the Russian romantic era in the Grand Hall.

Interview with Alexandre Kantorow

»I suppose I’m probably more of an introvert« – Star pianist Alexandre Kantorow reflects on big hands, his passion for Brahms, and an unforgettable rainy moment in Paris.

A portrait of Alexandre Kantorow

»Liszt reborn« – a young pianist from Paris takes the piano world by storm.

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: 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.

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From 17th-century salon music to contemporary pop covers: good music has always been re-interpreted for other constellations of instruments.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Jason Moran

The jazz pianist performs three of his own compositions in the foyer of the Grand Hall.

Alan Gilbert & Daniil Trifonov

Under the baton of Alan Gilbert, star pianist Daniil Trifonov and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra present a programme of French music. Concert stream from 4.10.2024 no longer available.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Sir András Schiff

On the road with a mahogany grand piano: the legendary pianist talks about the virtues of old instruments, fostering young talent, and his great love of Florence.

Elisabeth Leonskaja – A Portrait

Embracing life with the Grande Dame herself: the pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja

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: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Franz Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor

»This work is like an image of life itself« – Nahre Sol talks about Franz Liszt’s famous Sonata in B Minor and shows how the composer creates an entire world from just a few motifs.

Omer Klein Trio

Elegant melodies, flowing bass lines, unusual rhythms: The Omer Klein Trio at »Jazz Piano« in the Recital Hall of the Laeiszhalle. Concert stream from 13.10.2023 no longer available.

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Igor Levit / Alan Gilbert

One particular highlight of the NDR Festival »Kosmos Bartók«: the star pianist Igor Levit and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra perform seminal works by the Hungarian composer.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Olga Peretyatko

A very personal programme: the acclaimed singer Olga Peretyatko sings lullabies.

Sir András Schiff – A Portrait

Master of joyous virtuosity: in the hands of the acclaimed pianist Sir András Schiff, the music seems to require no external reference points.

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra & Aivis Greters
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Video on demand from 15 Dec 2023 : NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra & Aivis Greters

Under the baton of Aivis Greters, the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra presents evergreens by Mozart and Beethoven. Joining them: pianist Francesco Piemontesi.