Name: 9th Philharmonic Concert
Start: 2025-06-02T20:00:00
Location: Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Dive into the world of orchestral and chamber music with Hamburg's Philharmonisches Staatsorchester this spring. From the enchanting melodies of Ravel's 'Daphnis et Chloé' to the innovative 'Science Slam' at the Theme Concerts, these events promise an exciting musical journey. Experience performances by renowned conductors like Thomas Guggeis and James Conlon, along with talented young musicians from the Orchestra Academy. Join us at the iconic Elbphilharmonie for a celebration of music that bridges the past and future.

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The Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg's upcoming season promises an array of diverse and intimate chamber concerts alongside grand orchestral performances. From the poignant themes of love and friendship in Brahms' works at the 3rd Chamber Concert to the reflective nature of Strauss' compositions in the 9th Philharmonic Concert, these events offer musical experiences that both challenge and inspire. Discover the artists, composers, and innovative works that will captivate audiences at iconic venues like the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.

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A Symphony of Cultural Reflections: Hamburg's Eclectic Music Events

Bertrand de Billy

Maria Bengtsson

Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg

The works of the 3rd Chamber Concerto are all about love and solidarity in word and sound: When Johannes Brahms set about composing the “Two Songs”, it was his close friendship with his long-time companion, the violinist Joseph Joachim. Brahms wanted to create a musical monument to his love and composed the “Spiritual Lullaby” based on a text by Emanuel Geibel for his wedding, but withdrew the composition and revised it. The composer then published both songs together with “Quenched Longing” based on a text by Friedrich Rückert to mark another happy event: the baptism of his godchild, Joseph Joachim’s son. In both compositions, one can hear the unbridled joy of life, born of love. Leoš Janáček's (late) love for Kamilla Stösslová, who was almost 40 years younger than him, was, however, under a completely different, much worse star. In his second string quartet, with the programmatic nickname "Intimate Letters", his feelings for the young woman are omnipresent. Just a year before his death, Janáček left behind the frivolous testimony of a great love: eruptive, provocative and passionate.

3rd Chamber Concert

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

I have played "Death and the Maiden" with my siblings since childhood, naively and full of joy. Today with the certainty and knowledge that Schubert's music reflects everything without words: despair, fear, gentleness and consolation.

5th Chamber Concert

Making music together in the Amaris Quartet is like a refreshing breath of air for my artistic work in the orchestra. These concerts are without doubt the most musically gratifying moments that I am allowed to experience as a musician. They sharpen my hearing and subtly inspire my love of music.

6th Chamber Concert

The philharmonic concerts of the Hamburg State Orchestra become ZeitSpielen and transcend the boundaries of the ordinary: In this concert, Detlev Glanert's play with Haydn's way of thinking will be heard - for his new composition inspired by the Farewell Symphony will be juxtaposed with the original. In this way, we encounter Haydn today as a mirror of the past and at the same time, through Glanert, as part of the here and now! This musical play without fear of contact opens up new perspectives on our musical culture, our way of thinking and being, on our way of receiving music.

4th Philharmonic Concert HAYDN / GLANERT

Elbphilharmonie

At the New Year's Eve concert, the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra and its General Music Director Omer Meir Wellber will present a bizarre and dazzling mixture of virtuoso vocal artistry, imaginative tonal language and humorous expressiveness. 

New Year's Eve concert Omer Meir Wellber

The Hamburg State Orchestra's Philharmonic Concerts become ZeitSpielen and transcend the boundaries of the ordinary: In this concert, the fruits of Mikhail Pletnev's inspirations will be heard - for his new composition based on Rachmaninov's music will be juxtaposed with the original orchestral fantasy The Rock.

5th Philharmonic Concert RACHMANINOW / PLETNEV

The Orchestra Academy of the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra prepares highly talented young instrumentalists for a career as a professional musician in a large international orchestra.
The 15 academy members are part of the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra for two years. At their annual chamber concert, the stage belongs to them alone for one evening: Partly in classical, partly in unusual formations, they present their skills in the Small Hall of the Elbphilharmonie.

Chamber Concert of the Orchestra Academy

The Philharmonic Concerts of the Hamburg State Orchestra become ZeitSpielen and transcend the boundaries of the ordinary: In this concert, Giorgi Gigashvili's interpretation of Bach's music and music inspired by Bach will be heard - not only as a pianist, but also as a composer. The third movement of the harpsichord concerto will be replaced by his orchestration of the jazzy Peterson Suite, inspired by the original. We encounter Bach today as a mirror of the past and at the same time, through Gigashvili, as part of the here and now! This musical performance without fear of contact opens up new perspectives on our musical culture, our way of thinking and being, our way of receiving music.

6th Philharmonic Concert BACH / GIGASHVILI

The wild 80s on Hamburg's Kiez: the sex business is in full swing, the power struggles in the red light district are escalating and in the midst of it all, a hitman with white leather gloves is terrifying the whole scene: Werner “Mucki” Pinzner. Pinzner killed at least five pimps, including Lackschuh-Dieter and Corvette-Rolf, on behalf of neighborhood bigwig and pimp “Wiener Peter”. The series of murders ended with Pinzner's staged suicide at police headquarters - after the Kiez killer also shot his wife Jutta and public prosecutor Wolfgang Bistry.

Peter and the Wolf of St. Pauli

Schmidt's Tivoli

The soundscapes of the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra's chamber concerts are as diverse as the characters of the musicians who perform in them. The demands in the orchestra pit are often characterized by the size and diversity of the voices. Chamber music, on the other hand, reduces this dimension to smaller ensembles and allows for intimate musical interaction. As in a dialog, different opinions come together, new ideas emerge and develop during the performance, opening up a creative space for spontaneous development.

4th Chamber Concert

The Hamburg State Orchestra's Philharmonic Concerts become ZeitSpielen and transcend the boundaries of the ordinary: In this concert, Sally Beamish's compositional exploration of Mozart's rules will be heard - for the second and third movements of his Sinfonia Concertante will be replaced by new compositions from her pen, inspired by the original. We encounter Mozart today as a mirror of the past and at the same time, through Beamish, as part of the here and now! 

7th Philharmonic Concert MOZART / BEAMISH

The Hamburg State Orchestra's philharmonic concerts become ZeitSpielen and transcend the boundaries of the ordinary: In this concert, Richard Dubugnon's compositional interpretation of Mendelssohn's essence will be heard - for the second movement of his violin concerto will be replaced by a new composition from his pen, inspired by the original. We encounter Mendelssohn Bartholdy today as a mirror of the past and at the same time, through Dubugnon, as part of the here and now! 

8th Philharmonic Concert MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY / DUBUGNON

The musical portrait of this concert is dedicated to Richard Strauss – a celebrated composer, politically controversial cultural figure and undoubtedly an artist who was ahead of his time. Confidants described him as a humorous person who never let fame go to his head. His love was music, his family and playing cards (he was even said to have been a good loser). He began composing at the age of six. He reached the first high point of his instrumentation skills with his famous tone poem “A Hero’s Life”. Critics accused him of shameless self-glorification in this work, but Strauss said: “I am no hero. I lack the necessary strength; I am not made for battle; I prefer to withdraw, to enjoy peace and quiet…” If you want to look for autobiographical elements in his work, it is worth taking a look at the “Four Last Songs”, which reflect his exploration of the themes of death and farewell – an artistic legacy; a farewell to this world.

9th Philharmonic Concert

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