Afrobeat is more than just rousing dance and music – in the mix of reggae, funk and soul, Seun Kutis packs socially critical lyrics. He presents his latest album »Heavier Yet (Lays
the Crownless Head)« with the band Egypt 80.
The US rapper Noname has a gift for putting the complex present into smart words and laid-back music. So it's no wonder that she has already been described as »one of the best rappers alive«.
Iveta Apkalna, titular organist of the Elbphilharmonie, opens the organ season with Bach and Pärt, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year. In their faith and deep spirituality, the composers are kindred spirits.
Harbour Front is back! After a year's break, Hamburg's most important literary festival returns and brings a whole host of literary stars to the Hanseatic city. You can look forward to cult authors such as Dan Brown and Ian McEwan.
Between touching solo passages and overwhelming sound spectacle – Rufus Wainwright proves with his »Dream Requiem« that he is a brilliant composer and sensitive artist. The narrator is French acting legend Isabelle Huppert.
For 25 years, Mostar Sevdah Reunion has been delighting audiences with their mix of traditional songs, Balkan rhythms and jazzy influences. They embody the diverse culture of the Balkans – a mixture that crosses borders and touches hearts.
The Czech star conductor loves the mythical orchestral repertoire of his homeland. With Dvořák’s »The Spectre’s Bride«, he discovers another treasure for large orchestra, choir and soloists as the new chief conductor of London’s Royal Opera.
Rossini composed his mass as a mixture of sacred and secular music. The instrumental accompaniment of piano and harmonium leaves plenty of room for the vocal parts – perfect for Thomas Hengelbrock and his Balthasar Neumann Choir.
The Hamburger Camerata is starting the new season: To kick things off, the ensemble performs works by Mozart and the cello concerto by Mozart fan Friedrich Gulda. The orchestrais led by Sergey Malov, who will also take on the solo parts in the concert.
The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor Sylvain Cambreling have put on a programme between Romanticism and Modernism for the opening of the season in the Laeiszhalle: Lachenmann's »Schreiben« meets Mahler's First Symphony.
Violinist Vilde Frang, cellist Maximilian Hornung and pianist Denis Kozhukin: these three top soloists perform all three of Robert Schumann’s piano trios. They reflect the composer’s eventful life to the highest degree of chamber music perfection.
Jazz pianist Aaron Parks has developed from a shooting star to a major player on the international scene. The third album with his band on the Blue Note label is a musical feast of funky, driving grooves and relaxed improvisation.
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.
Just a few hours to go until the concert of the year, but then suddenly it all goes wrong. Become a member of the Elbphilharmonie team and save the concert – complete with tricky puzzles and exciting backstage tours.
A touch of the Caribbean in a bottle: the »Flairdrum« turns upcycling into a sound experience! The homemade instrument made from PET bottles sounds like a xylophone, looks cool and is a lot of fun to make and play.
Munich’s world-class orchestra and star pianist Alexandre Kantorow with key works from the Russian romantic era in the Grand Hall.
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