Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30

Symphoniker Hamburg / Edgar Moreau / Anna Rakitina

Vaughan Williams: Tallis Fantasia / Tschaikowsky: Rokoko Variations / Dvořák: Symphony No. 7

Tickets from €12.10 €12.10 | 25.30 | 36.30 | 47.30 | 58.30

Doors open 18:30
Pre-concert talk 18:30
Start 19:30
Interval
End ca. 21:30

In her debut conducting the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, Anna Rakitina presents a program that explores the art of variation in a wide variety of facets. In his »Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis«, Ralph Vaughan Williams weaves an impressive soundscape from a Renaissance melody, while Tchaikovsky lends the cello virtuosic brilliance in his »Rococo Variations«. The soloist for the evening is French cellist Edgar Moreau.

] The grand finale is Antonín Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony – a work of great drama and emotional depth that lends an unmistakable musical voice to the aspirations for freedom of its time. A thrilling concert evening balancing tradition, innovation, and symphonic passion.

Performers

Symphoniker Hamburg

Edgar Moreau violoncello

conductor Anna Rakitina

Programme

Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Piotr I. Tschaikowsky
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Violoncello and Orchestra in A major, Op. 33

– Interval –

Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70

Pre-Concert Talk

with Dr Angela Beuerle (in German)

18:30 / Laeiszhalle, Studio E

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Promoter: Symphoniker Hamburg

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
24-hour rate: maximum €50

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.
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