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John Adams im Interview

»Habt keine Angst vor Ohrwürmern!« – Der US-amerikanische Komponist spricht über seine Musik und warum er keine Trump-Oper komponieren wird.

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Video on demand from 1 Sep 2026 : Season Opening

Together with the star pianist Alexandre Kantorow, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will open its anniversary season, performing Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5.

Interview with Augustin Hadelich

The violinist talks about his residency at the Elbphilharmonie, musical differences between the U.S. and Europe, and his new Guarneri.

Europe in the genes, America in the heart

Manfred Honeck, chief conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, on the traditions and peculiarities of American orchestras.

The Vision of a different America

Through her Reflektor Festival, Rhiannon Giddens explores the musical history of the U.S. from a global perspective.

Interview with Missy Mazzoli

The American composer on women in classical music, the narrative power of opera, and music as a reflection of the present.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Rhiannon Giddens

The American artist talks about her »Reflektor« Festival, the origins of the banjo and why music history is always world history.

The Anti-Anthem

Whether it’s a state visit or the Super Bowl – the US national anthem is everywhere, yet it regularly drives even seasoned singers to despair. Six little-known facts about »The Star-Spangled Banner«

From the New World

Typically American: a brief history of modern American music.