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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Sophie Pacini

A dreamy moonlit night in the Kaistudio: Sophie Pacini performs Claude Debussy‘s »Clair de Lune«

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.

Brad Mehldau im Portrait

Essayist auf allen Tastaturen: Der Pianist Brad Mehldau nimmt die Klassik nicht weniger wichtig als den Jazz.

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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.

»Auftakt«: Audio-Einführungen zur Saison 2025/26

Ob zu Hause, unterwegs oder direkt vor dem Konzert – die Audio-Einführungen laden dazu ein, Musik und ihre Geschichten ganz entspannt kennenzulernen.

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: Gibran Alcocer in the Grand Hall

Social media star and pianist Gibran Alcocer has recorded an exclusive music video on the occasion of his German debut at the Elbphilharmonie.

Die Mazurka

Over the centuries, the Polish folk dance has made its way from village squares into all the grand salons of Europe.

Alan Gilbert & Kirill Gerstein open the season
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Video on demand from 6 Sep 2025 : Alan Gilbert & Kirill Gerstein open the season

A splendid start to the season with music by Mahler, Rachmaninoff and Strauss

Fazıl Say / Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra

Fazıl Say appears both as composer and pianist in the Grand Hall, presenting his own Sixth Symphony alongside evergreens like Gershwin’s thrilling »Rhapsody in Blue«

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.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Alexandre Kantorow

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

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: Zubin Kanga

Wearing sensor gloves and surrounded by synthesizers, the musician and tech innovator Zubin Kanga brings his futuristic project »Cyborg Pianist« to life.

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.«

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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

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Conrad Tao

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

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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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.