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Mediatheque Stories tagged #Portrait

Brad Mehldau im Portrait

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

KLAUS MÄKELÄ – A PORTRAIT

World-famous – from now on and forever more. A profile of the Finnish star conductor Klaus Mäkelä.

Rising Stars 2025/26

Europe’s finest young musicians – selected by the continent’s leading concert halls. Here is a brief introduction to each of them.

Lisa Wulff – A Portrait

The deep tones of freedom: Hamburg-based bassist Lisa Wulff doesn’t spend much time worrying about what people expect of her.

Lachenmann theme park

The German composer turns music into an experience. His works are not just sound structures, but invitations to rediscover listening itself.

Golda Schultz im Portrait

Die Sopranistin singt nicht nur Arien – sie erzählt Geschichten, stellt Fragen und verändert Perspektiven. Mit Gefühl. Mit Haltung. Mit Stimme.

Arvo Pärt in Portrait

The composer was the focus of the »Lux aeterna« festival opening.

Kian Soltani in Portrait

The star cellist moves between traditions and delights audiences with his delicate, mellow sound.

A Portrait of Helmut Lachenmann

Reflection instead of reflex – that is what the rebellious composer wants to elicit with his music.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Derrick Gee

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

Donny McCaslin – A Portrait

Discovering the renowned New York saxophonist who is at the forefront of the Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy in 2025.

Nick Cave – A Portrait

Almost entirely alone, Nick Cave shows us the value of artistic endeavour.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Sean Shibe

Bringing music to life – here and now. The guitarist Sean Shibe talks about his self-image as an artist, planning concert programmes and thinking ahead with the classical guitar.

Pierre Boulez – A Portrait

A look back at the life and legacy of the revolutionary composer and sought-after conductor, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025.

Iván Fischer: A Portrait

A shining force from the shadows: with his Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer brings new life to beloved classics.

In the Spotlight: FAST LANE 2024/25

Essentials on tour: a portrait of the artists in the FAST LANE series

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.

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: Alex Paxton – A Portrait

»Magic Sound Stuff« – Meet the British composer and trombonist Alex Paxton.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Conrad Tao

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

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Sào Soulez Larivière

Cosmopolitan at heart: the young violist Sào Soulez Larivière talks about new perspectives, human and artistic diversity and looking to the future.