Elbphilharmonie

With a hop and a skip, a little melody finds its way into a very eager orchestra. And, of course, everyone wants to play the melody! An argument ensues as a result, until finally a little violin takes…

Jazz is a fascinating genre of music that represents a special attitude to life for many fans. Moreover, jazz is accessible to anyone. The famous pianist Herbie Hancock says, »Jazz has an…

Jazz is a fascinating genre of music that represents a special attitude to life for many fans. Moreover, jazz is accessible to anyone. The famous pianist Herbie Hancock says, »Jazz has an…

With a hop and a skip, a little melody finds its way into a very eager orchestra. And, of course, everyone wants to play the melody! An argument ensues as a result, until finally a little violin takes…

The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra adds a few French touches of colour throughout the season. This includes Louis Langrée, a native of Alsace and experienced conductor, who has selected works…

With an impressive interpretation of Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7, Zhouhui Shen earned her place in the final of the International Telekom Beethoven Competition in Bonn in 2023. The…

Shostakovich’s Eighth String Quartet in C minor is one of the composers most personal works. There are striking allusions to Wagner’s »Götterdämmerung« and…

Hélène Grimaud loves the music of Johannes Brahms, especially his First Piano Concerto. It is one of her showpieces – in the almost 30 years of her impressive career, she has…

With their limitless tonal possibilities, analogue synthesisers shaped the sound of 20th century pop music – and, despite all digital developments, are more popular than ever today. In the…

South African cellist Abel Selaocoe redefines the parameters of the cello and combines virtuoso skills with improvisation, singing and body percussion. He has found an ideal ally in Ensemble Resonanz,…