Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30

Hamburger Kammerorchester / Massimo Giordano / Christian Kunert

Arias and lyrical scenes by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Charles Gounod and others

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Ticket sale starts on 10 Apr 2026 at 11:00 €30 | 50 | 65 | 85

Doors open 18:30
Start 19:30
Interval

Italian tenor Massimo Giordano is internationally acclaimed for his subtle lyricism, expressive depth and distinctive timbre. His interpretations combine elegance with dramatic intensity, making him one of the leading voices in the Italian lyric repertoire. In this recital, Giordano pays tribute to the great tradition of Italian opera.

Arias and lyrical scenes by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini and Charles Gounod unfold a rich panorama of passion, longing and poetic intimacy. The programme brings together works that have shaped opera history and continue to captivate audiences today with their emotional immediacy. Massimo Giordano has performed at the world’s most prestigious opera houses, including Teatro alla Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. In the historic setting of the Laeiszhalle, his voice unfolds the full expressive power and timeless beauty of the Italian opera tradition.

Performers

Hamburger Kammerorchester

Massimo Giordano tenor

conductor Christian Kunert

Programme

Giacomo Puccini
Intermezzo 3. Akt aus der Oper »Manon Lescaut«
Recondita armonia (Wie sich die Bilder gleichen) / Arie des Cavaradossi aus der Oper »Tosca«

Francesco Cilea
È la solita storia del pastore (Es ist die alte Geschichte des Hirten) / Arie des Frederico aus der Oper »L'arlesiana«

Piotr I. Tschaikowsky
Kuda, kuda, kudavi udalilis (Wohin, wohin seid ihr entschwunden) / Arie des Lenskij aus der Oper »Eugen Onegin« op. 24

Pietro Mascagni
Intermezzo aus der Oper »Cavalleria rusticana«

Georges Bizet
La fleur que tu m’avais jetée (Hier an dem Herzen treu geborgen) / Blumenarie des Don José aus der Oper »Carmen«

Charles Gounod
Ah! lève-toi, soleil! (Ah! erhebe dich Sonne!) / Arie des Roméo aus der Oper »Roméo et Juliette«

– Interval –

Umberto Giordano
Un dì al l’azzurro spazio / Improvviso des Chénier aus »Andrea Chénier«

Giuseppe Verdi
Celeste Aida / O wär ich erkoren! ... Holde Aida / Rezitativ und Arie des Radames aus »Aida«

Amilcare Ponchielli
Danza dell’ore E-Dur / aus der Oper »La Gioconda«

Nino Rota
Parla più piano / aus »der Pate«

Ernesto de Curtis
Non ti scorda di me

Cesare Andrea Bixio
Parlami d’amore, Mariú / Aus dem Film »Gli uomini che mascalzoni«

Salvatore Cardillo
Core negrato (Das unbekannte Herz)

Ernesto de Curtis
Tu ca nun chiagne (Du, die du nichts weinst)

Promoter: Hamburger Kammerorchester gGmbH

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

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