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»Lieder that Thrill Me«

Baritone Matthias Goerne sings a selection of Brahms lieder at the Elbphilharmonie.

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: »And then something magical happens«

An encounter with Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford and his fantastic early music ensemble Jupiter.

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: A look back at Angélique Kidjo’s »Reflektor« festival

What a party! For four days, this thrilling singer and several of Africa's most exciting voices filled the Elbphilharmonie with a vibrant atmosphere.

The Tallis Scholars

The legendary British vocal ensemble in a live stream from the Grand Hall. Concert stream from 15.5.2023 no longer available.

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: Interview with Julia Bullock

»Darkness can be fascinating« - the American singer talks about Olivier Messiaen's song cycle »Harawi«, her moment of sudden musical insight, and the change in her voice.

Bach's St Matthew Passion

The Easter-time classic, performed by two top ensembles: the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and Vox Luminis. Concert Stream from 5.4.2023 no longer available.

Franz Schubert and Love

About the Romantic composer and his works, whose melodic beauty fascinates us to this day.

Angélique Kidjo’s African Women All-Stars

For the culmination of her »Reflektor« festival, Africa's prominent singer assembles several of her best colleagues on the Elbphilharmonie stage. Concert stream from 12.3.2023 no longer available.

»I must be free«

Barbara Hannigan on her double role as singer and conductor, her quest for fluency, and the authenticity of her three cats.

The Queen's Wisdom

Angélique Kidjo is putting on a four-day »Reflektor« festival in the Elbphilharmonie – and shows why she is justly seen as the new »Mama Africa«.

»The entire world in one voice«

French pianist Alexandre Tharaud talks about working together with Angélique Kidjo and about their shared passion for chansons.

Mozart: Requiem
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Video on demand from 6 Mar 2023 : Mozart: Requiem

Conductor Manfred Honeck presents the Mozart Requiem, supplemented by texts and additional music. With the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and actor Matthias Brandt as narrator.

ByteFM Podcast // Elbphilharmonie Mixtape

Elbphilharmonie series »Made in Hamburg« 2022/23: Leif Grütschow of ByteFM talks to Leyla Yenirce (Rosaceae) and Michael Schmid (Erregung Öffentlicher Erregung).

Ema Nikolovska – A Portrait

No limits in the mind – the young mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska is famous for her remarkable programmes.

Bach: B minor Mass
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Video on demand from 20 Dec 2020 : Bach: B minor Mass

The Balthasar Neumann Choir and Ensemble play Bach’s monumental work.

Cecilia Bartoli: »For throat and soul alike«

The opera singer talks about the fascination of Farinelli, about Mozart’s humanity and the fun factor inherent in virtuoso circus artistry.

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: Elbphilharmonie Explains: Countertenor

Countertenors can sing beautifully in a high register. What is their secret? Alex Potter explains his high male voice.

Orpheus: the singer of the millennium

He was the most famous singer in the Greek myths, his story inspired artists in every era and genre – and Orpheus was even involved in the birth of opera.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Achim Reichel

A Hamburg legend: Achim Reichel discusses his unique career and his love of ballads.