Fri, 3 Dec 2021 20:00

Balthasar Neumann Choir / Thomas Hengelbrock (2G)

»Christmas in Europe«

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Doors open 19:00
Start 20:00

A European Christmas

Please note: This event takes place according to the »2G« regulation – only people who are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 will be admitted: Your visit during the coronavirus pandemic

Christmas is celebrated through song across Europe, be that in Germany, Poland, Iceland or France. Making music with friends, relatives or a community brings people together, regardless of national, linguistic or cultural boundaries. For the Balthasar Neumann Choir, which has been bringing musicians from across Europe together for projects for 30 years, this notion was an important concept from the very beginning. At this year’s Christmas celebration, the choir presents a programme featuring songs from all over Europe, including traditional Nordic carols, Spanish villancicos, Russian hymns and pieces by Mendelssohn.

Programme (booklet)

Programme »Christmas in Europe« (German) (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Performers

Balthasar-Neumann-Chor und -Solisten

Stephan Pöll organ

director Thomas Hengelbrock

Programme

Mozart

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Die Geburt Christi / aus: Christus für Soli, gemischten Chor und Orchester op. 97

Camille Saint-Saëns
Tollite hostias / aus: Oratorio de Noël (Weihnachtsoratorium) op. 12

Edvard Grieg
Ave, maris stella

weihnachtliche Chorsätze von Spanien
Encore:

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden / aus: Sechs Sprüche op. 79

Sergej Rachmaninow
Ave Maria / from: All-Night Vigil, Op. 37

Johann Sebastian Bach
Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier / aus: Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248

Spotlight

Balthasar Neumann Choir and Ensemble

Find out more

Promoter: HamburgMusik / Balthasar-Neumann-Chor und -Ensemble e.V.

Location : Laeiszhalle
Großer Saal

Since 1908, the Laeiszhalle has been a meeting place for Hamburg's musical life. The neo-baroque Laeiszhalle Grand Hall accommodates over 2,000 guests. (Please note: The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.)

Cloakrooms

Strollers, prams, wheeled walkers, walking-stick umbrellas, bags sized A3 (42 cm x 30 cm) or above, sport bags, backpacks and luggage must be checked in at the cloakroom.

Jackets and handbags may be taken into the hall.
Toilet Facilities

Facilities for ladies are located behind the cloakrooms on all floors. Facilities for gentlemen can be found on the landing between the floors, also located behind the cloakrooms.

A fully accessible toilet for persons with mobility disabilities is located behind the cloakroom on the ground floor (Parkett links).
Getting here & parking

Laeiszhalle Hamburg
Johannes-Brahms-Platz
20355 Hamburg

The Laeiszhalle can be easily reached by bus, underground and bicycle.

The nearest stops include:
Underground line U2: Gänsemarkt / Messehallen
Underground line U1: Stephansplatz
Bus 3, X35, 112: Johannes-Brahms-Platz
Bus X3: U Gänsemarkt (Valentinskamp)
Bus 4, 5, 109: Stephansplatz

StadtRAD (public city bicycle) station: Sievekingplatz / Gorch-Fock-Wall
There are bicycle stands available in front of the Laeiszhalle.

Gänsemarkt multistorey car park: Dammtorwall / Welckerstrasse
Rate per hour or part thereof: €4.50
Night rate (18:00–06:00): maximum €11
24-hour rate: maximum €30

Please note: There are several construction sites in the immediate vicinity of the Laeiszhalle which may make it difficult to get to the concert. Please therefore plan enough time for your journey to the concert.
Laeiszhalle is not at the Elbphilharmonie

The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.
Arrival time

We suggest visitors arrive at the Laeiszhalle main entrance not later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert or event. Late seating is not guaranteed and latecomers may not be admitted to the concert hall.

The entrance of the Recital Hall is located on Gorch-Fock-Wall.

Admission times Grand Hall and Recital Hall:

Events without pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 60 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 30 minutes before the start of the event

Events with pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 90 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 15 minutes before the start of the talk

If a pre-concert talk is offered for this event, it is noted above under PROGRAMME.
Accessibility

All halls and spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities. More information at www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/accessibility.
Photography and video recordings

Photography is permitted at the Laeiszhalle for private purposes only. Please respect the privacy of other visitors and help ensure an undisturbed concert experience for all guests and artists. Employees and artists may not be photographed.

Photography, audio or video recordings of concerts and events are strictly prohibited.

Event-related video recordings or photographs for editorial or commercial purposes must be authorised by the Press Office of the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle.

During your visit

Food and Drink

Before the concert and during intermissions

More about Food & Drink