Star conductor Klaus Mäkelä concludes his season as artist in residence with Mahler's First Symphony. The young Finnish star will then have given seven sold-out concerts - with the top orchestras from Vienna, Paris, Oslo and Amsterdam.
First ice cream, then concerts in the Grand Hall: from 15–31 August, the Elbphilharmonie Summer once again attracts audiences with big orchestras presenting classics and discoveries. There will also be a colourful mix of pop, rap, jazz and world music.
Jakub Hrůša is one of the most sought-after conductors of the younger generation. He now returns to the Elbphilharmonie with his Bamberg Symphony and works by Mahler and Bruckner, accompanied by baritone Konstantin Krimmel.
Get up close and personal: Tickets for seats on the podium for the concert with shooting star Bruce Liu and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta are available at short notice. Let’s have a look over the pianist’s shoulder and watch him play bravura pieces by Chopin.
For 30 years, the international Belcea Quartet stands for passionate music-making and the highest string quartet quality. The musicians celebrate the anniversary with a concert trilogy, a star viola guest and music from Mozart to Beethoven and Britten.
On this evening, star soprano Camilla Nylund trades the big stage for an intimate, approachable format: Her song recital sets the mood of the fin de siècle at the end of the 19th century in a touching and dramatic way.
Based on Büchner’s famous drama, »Wozzeck« was a huge success in 1925. The captivating opera about the anti-hero, who fights for recognition in a bad world and fails, is still impressively relevant 100 years later.
Mitsuko Uchida has been linked to the Elbphilharmonie since its beginnings: She chose the grand pianos for the concert hall and has been a welcome guest ever since. On this evening, the grande dame is completely in her element with Beethoven & Schubert.
From the very first meeting between pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and saxophonist Pierrick Pédron, the chemistry was right and the two recorded a fantastic album that traverses jazz history – a celebration of the season finale of »Jazz Piano«.
The Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor Hamburg celebrates the International Bach Festival with renowned guests. Concerto Köln will be on stage for the opening concert. They perform »CPE« Bach's Passion Cantata, similar in scale to the Passions by J.S. Bach.
For over 50 years, the band Tangerine Dream has stood for a special electronic sound. In the Laeiszhalle, they will not only present their highly acclaimed album »Raum«, but also follow up with one of their legendary live sessions.
Two symphony favourites are on the programme of the Laeiszhalle Residence Orchestra. Mozart’s »little« G minor Symphony achieved fame with the »Amadeus« film. Mahler’s monumental Fifth also found its way into film history with the »Adagietto«.
Babys' and children's concerts for all age groups, music theatre for a young audience and imaginative concerts for the whole family – there is a wide range of events on offer for children and families in the Elbphilharmonie and the Laeiszhalle.
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.
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.
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.
»Future« is the motto of the Hamburg International Music Festival 2025, with Hamburg’s orchestras and top-class international guests once again putting together a varied programme for the glittering season finale.
Big release concert with a 17-piece ensemble: Hamburg singer, rapper and producer Redchild presents his album »Griot«.
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