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Mediatheque Stories tagged #Portrait

Patricia Kopatchinskaja im Portrait

Für Überraschungen war die Geigerin schon immer gut. Jetzt macht sie die Bühne zum »Playground« und tritt auch als Komponistin hervor.

Maria Schneider’s »Data Lords«

The beauty of nature and the impertinence of the digital world: a unique big band project led by jazz musician Maria Schneider.

A portrait of Alexandre Kantorow

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

Marc Ribot – A Portrait

The sound sculptor combines the rawness of punk, the cleverness of jazz and the sensitivity of an artist who hasn’t been ground smooth by life.

A portrait of Christoph Willibald Gluck

About the fast-paced life of the great opera reformer, his adventurous travels and his rise to become the »Knight of the Golden Spur«.

Schoenberg is beautiful

Why the Viennese composer’s music is not only revolutionary, but also worth listening to.

A portrait of Cat Power

The American musician has battled demons and celebrated idols – for instance with her notable Bob Dylan concert.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: LiLa

Creating balance: the young cellist LiLa talks about nature having a special place in her heart and what it has in common with music.

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: Rebecca Saunders – A Portrait

On a perpetual expedition into the unknown, with an unmistakeable signature – a portrait of one of the most successful composers of our time.

A PORTRAIT OF SOFIA GUBAIDULINA

Freedom in her eyes: beyond the overwhelming music, in the best sense, of the Russian composer.

Elisabeth Leonskaja – A Portrait

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

PORTRAIT OF CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT

Beloved man-eater – the legendary jazz singer brings a dark jazz opera to the stage.

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: André Heller on his »Reflektor« festival

»I want to share what I love with others«: the outstanding Austrian artist is curating a week of amazement at the Elbphilharmonie.

Luigi Nono – A Portrait

Paths are created by walking: about the Italian composer Luigi Nono

Bill Frisell – A Portrait

Diverse input, unique output: the American jazz guitarist Bill Frisell.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Randall Goosby

»Access to music education can change lives« – the young violinist talks about his career, the unique power of music and finding the right balance in life.

A portrait of Béla Bartók

Amiable yet conflicted: Béla Bartók’s life and work

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.

A Dreamer

A storyteller and a true all-rounder: about the exceptional Austrian artist André Heller