Insight Cello
Elbphilharmonie PLUS
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Start 19:00
Between Workbench and Concert Hall
Hardly any other instrument radiates as much warmth as the cello. To ensure that this remains the case for these instruments, some of which are centuries old, they need to be checked regularly. For many cellists, the first port of call for this is the »Geigenbau Schellong Osann« workshop on Kaiserkai.
Whether it’s fine tuning shortly before a concert or more complex repairs, Nikolaus Osann seeks the individual sound for each instrument. He also specialises in making exact copies of instruments by Guarneri del Gesù, the violin maker who, alongside Stradivari, is considered the most famous of his guild and whose instruments are now worth a fortune.
In »Insight Cello«, Osann guides us through his workshop near the Elbphilharmonie and provides fascinating insights into his work. He is joined by young cellist Valerie Fritz, who is touring Europe’s major concert halls this season as a Rising Star. The two discuss their different perspectives and illustrate how they work together to find the perfect sound for the concert. Of course, music is a must: together with accordionist Goran Stevanovich, Valerie Fritz plays a short sample from her »Rising Stars« programme.
The two artists can be seen again on 18 January 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Elbphilharmonie as part of the »Rising Stars Festival«.
Performers
Valerie Fritz violoncello
Goran Stevanovich accordion
Nikolaus Osann talk
Anne Kussmaul moderation
Promoter: HamburgMusik / Geigenbau Schellong Osann
