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Interview with Vladimir Jurowski

»There can be no justification for such barbarism«: the revered conductor opens up about his native Russia, the war in Ukraine, and artistic responsibility.

Umgehört: Friedensbotschaft

Eine Frage, sieben Antworten: »Wie hat sich der Krieg in Ihrer Heimat auf Ihre Kunst ausgewirkt?«

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: André Heller on his »Reflektor« festival

»I want to share what I love with others«: the outstanding Austrian artist is curating a week of amazement at the Elbphilharmonie.

Tube Talks

A ride on Europe’s longest escalator takes two and a half minutes – enough time to have a little chat with our celebrity guests.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Randall Goosby

»Access to music education can change lives« – the young violinist talks about his career, the unique power of music and finding the right balance in life.

5 Questions for Hatis Noit

Hatis Noit spielt in ihrer Musik mit den unendlichen Facetten weiblichen Gesangs. Ihr einmaliger Sound ist im Januar im Kaistudio zu hören.

Interview with Jakub Hrůša

The Brno-born conductor talks about his Czech heritage, the inexplicable Bohemian sound and the art of letting go.

»The entire horizon before your eyes«

Conductor François-Xavier Roth talks about intellectual challenges, fresh looks at music and flying batons.

In the spotlight: questions for the artists in the »FAST LANE« series

On their first concert, dreams big and small, and helpful tips – questions for the musicians performing in the top series for young talents.

5 Questions for Aynur

She is currently the most prominent voice of Kurdish music. Her unmistakable sound can be heard at the Kurdistan Festival in the Elbphilharmonie

5 Questions for Danûk

From wax cylinder to Spotify hit: the band Danûk take early 20th century phonograh recordings and transform them into remarkable contemporary music.

Interview with Víkingur Ólafsson

»For me, Bach is the alpha and omega« – the pianist Víkingur Ólafsson on his love for Bach and the special richness of the »Goldberg Variations«

Jörg Widmann in Interview

Why Robert Schumann belongs to the here and now: an interview with the composer about his work »Schumannliebe«.

Interview mit Marko Nikodijević

»Die Bratsche weint sehr viel in diesem Werk« – der serbische Komponist exklusiv über seine brandneue Psalmodie für Viola und Orchester.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Sara Correia

»Sharing the soul of my people« – the Portuguese singer Sara Correia on fado, her roots and why performing in Hamburg is like a home game.

5 questions for Jakub Hrůša

The Czech star conductor on mutual inspiration and lifelong learning.

5 Questions to Graindelavoix

Björn Schmelzer, founder and artistic director of the vocal ensemble Graindelavoix, on a unique performance at the Elbphilharmonie.

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: »And then something magical happens«

An encounter with Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford and his fantastic early music ensemble Jupiter.

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: Interview with Julia Bullock

»Darkness can be fascinating« - the American singer talks about Olivier Messiaen's song cycle »Harawi«, her moment of sudden musical insight, and the change in her voice.

Live-Talk »Visions«: Nahre Sol in conversation with Rebecca Saunders
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Video on demand from 3 Feb 2023 : Live-Talk »Visions«: Nahre Sol in conversation with Rebecca Saunders

As part of the new music festival »Elbphilharmonie Visions«, the young artist and Youtube icon talks to the British composer about composing in the 21st century.