Composer

Percussionist

Vocalist

He is one of the great masters of cinematic sounds of our time: Argentinian Gustavo Santaolalla has turned films such as »The Motorcyle Diaries«, »Nanga Parbat« and »Brokeback Mountain« into complete works of art with his music. He is also a successful producer and inventive string instrumentalist. He comes to the Elbphilharmonie with a multi-faceted programme that traces his life’s work.

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Gustavo Santaolalla

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

While Bela Lugosi was vamping it up in from of the cameras by day, a night crew shot an alternate version of Dracula in Spanish — same sets, same story, new cast. This second incarnation of the classic, starring Carlos Villarias, was largely forgotten until a recent renaissance, and many now hail it as the superior version.

Dracula: The Spanish Version

Ace Hotel

Oscar-winner Santaolalla’s musical genius has bestowed an indelible mark upon the game’s world. His evocative work does not only accompany the gameplay; it becomes the heartbeat of the characters’ struggles, immersing players in a visceral symphony of contradiction – finding beauty in a world stifling it. The Last of Us is an unforgettable sensory experience, reminding us of the deep impact music can have on interactive storytelling.

Composer, Percussionist, Vocalist

Gustavo Santaolalla

Events

Past events

Oct 31, 2025

Gustavo Santaolalla · Elbphilharmonie

25 - 27 Oct, 2024

Dracula: The Spanish Version · LA Opera

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