There are only a few great viola stars and Antoine Tamestit is one of them. As resident artist of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, he showcases all facets of his instrument. To kick things off, he builds a bridge from Bach to Hindemith.
As part of the Hamburg Science Summit, essayist Nora Bossong discusses upheavals, Europe and our image of the future with literary critic Rainer Moritz. The Motschmann Trio will provide the musical framework with retro sounds.
It's not just the clubs of St. Pauli that become venues for the Reeperbahn Festival – the Elbphilharmonie is also involved! This year, Alli Neumann and Trentemøller will bring the Grand Hall to life.
Alpenglow in the Elbphilharmonie: star flautist Maurice Steger and many other illustrious guests celebrate music from Switzerland in the Grand Hall. Yodelling, hammered dulcimer and alphorn meet string quartet and piano duo, classical music meets folk mus
Want to enjoy an evening of opera with Mozart, Bellini and Gounod condensed into a one-woman show? Pianist Marian Batsashvili makes it possible in »Pianomania«, where she presents famous arias – virtuosically translated into the sound world of 88 keys.
Franz Schubert was the song composer par excellence. His works are sometimes imbued with subtle humour, sometimes invite you to dream, but always touch the heart. The NDR Vokalensemble now presents the most beautiful choral songs in the Elbphilharmonie.
Beethoven’s 27 most essential works, performed in 27 EU cities by 2027: exceptional pianist Kit Armstrong and conductor Jan Caeyers are planning an ambitious project. Now they are coming to Hamburg with the 2nd Piano Concerto and the famous »Pathétique«.
Star cellist Raphaela Gromes and the Ukrainian orchestra are travelling as cultural ambassadors: with the famous melodies from Dvořák’s cello concerto and his symphony »From the New World«, the concert is all about hope and new beginnings.
Hector Berlioz was deeply moved and inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless and touching love story. He poured it into passionate, exuberant music for large orchestra, choir and vocal solos – a symphonic dream theatre.
This will be a historic moment: For the first time since it was written in the 17th century, this oratorio will be performed again. Vinci’s operas are regarded as true baroque fireworks – and this one will be no different. And in the best original sound!
Romantic composers sound unusually light and fresh here: the Chiaroscuro Quartet plays on period instruments, as does world-class pianist Cédric Tiberghien. Alongside Brahms and Schumann, Haydn, the »forefather« of the string quartet genre, will be heard.
No events will take place in the Laeiszhalle from 17 June to 6 October. For several seasons during summer, the historic building will be modernised in terms of building and event technology, e.g. with better air conditioning and a new lighting system.
Poetic productions, first-class ensembles and wonderful melodies: the hand-picked Funkelkonzerte concerts open up the world of music to young audiences – in the Elbphilharmonie and in many Hamburg neighbourhoods.
From 0 to 99: there is something for everyone at our workshops and entertaining concerts aimed at different age groups – not only at the Elbphilharmonie, but also in Hamburg’s city districts.
Trumpet, bongo, synthesizer: in the workshops, the Elbphilharmonie's huge fund of instruments can be explored. Children and adults welcome! New to the programme: the keyboard instruments workshop.
When war breaks out in Antonia’s homeland, she must say goodbye to her best friend and emigrate: to the rail station, through wild Atlantic storms and to the land of freedom. A magical concert film without words, featuring music by Vivaldi and Dvořák.
Cosmopolitan at heart: the young violist Sào Soulez Larivière talks about new perspectives, human and artistic diversity and looking to the future.
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