Ilya Gringolts / Lawrence Power / Nicolas Altstaedt
String trios by Martin, Schoenberg and Beethoven
Between tradition and modernity
In the 2018/19 season, the cellist Nicolas Altstaedt made the Elbphilharmonie his home as the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra’s Artist in Residence. And he is now performing at the Laeiszhalle as part of a top-class string trio with the violinist Ilya Gringolts and the violist Lawrence Power. Their programme juxtaposes Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Trio No. 1 with two compositions from the mid-20th century by Frank Martin and Arnold Schoenberg.
Beethoven’s String Trio in E-flat major is the first of five works in the genre that are firmly rooted in the tradition of the Viennese classicists Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As you’d expect from Beethoven, however, this early work already includes innovations that would characterise later compositions. Instead of the usual three or four movements, Beethoven composed no less than six as he sought to harmoniously combine his wealth of musical ideas.
The concert opens with the rarely performed String Trio by Frank Martin, which offers far-reaching insights into the musical world of Switzerland’s most important 20th-century composer. In the work, Martin combines traditional harmonies with the modern compositional techniques of Arnold Schoenberg, whose String Trio then seamlessly follows.
Programme (booklet)
Performers
Ilya Gringolts violin
Lawrence Power viola
Nicolas Altstaedt violoncello
Programme
Frank Martin
Trio for violin, viola and violoncello
Arnold Schönberg
String Trio, Op. 45
– Interval –
Ludwig van Beethoven
String Trio in E-flat major, Op. 3
Pre-Concert Talk
with Lars Entrich (in German)
19:00 / Laeiszhalle, Kleiner Saal
Estimated end time
21:40
Promoter: HamburgMusik
Supported by Stiftung Elbphilharmonie
Location
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Laeiszhalle
Kleiner Saal
Chamber music series, lieder recitals, children's concerts and jazz events seem to be made for the Recital Hall of the Laeiszhalle, which can accommodate up to 640 guests. (Please note: The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.)
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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.
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Toilet Facilities
Facilities for guests of the Recital Hall are located to the right of the hall entrance. Barrier-free toilets are also available.
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Getting here & parking
Laeiszhalle Hamburg
Johannes-Brahms-Platz
20355 HamburgThe 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: StephansplatzStadtRAD (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 €30Please 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.
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Laeiszhalle is not at the Elbphilharmonie
The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.
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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 eventEvents with pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 90 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 15 minutes before the start of the talkIf a pre-concert talk is offered for this event, it is noted above under PROGRAMME.
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Accessibility
All halls and spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities. More information at www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/accessibility.
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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.
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