The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg is set to host an eclectic mix of musical events in 2026, showcasing the versatile talents of Ensemble Resonanz. From the serene tones of 'Klangzeit' to the cultural fusion of Derya Yıldırım and Avi Avital, and the operatic grandeur of Bellini’s 'The Capulets and the Montecchio,' these events promise to captivate audiences. With performances ranging from orchestral renditions to innovative cross-over creations, each event offers a unique auditory experience, making Elbphilharmonie Hamburg a vibrant hub for musical exploration and cultural storytelling.

Harmonies Across Time: Elbphilharmonie’s Diverse 2026 Events Lineup

The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg becomes the epicenter of diverse musical narratives with its captivating series of events spanning from intimate 'Klangzeit' concerts to grand orchestral performances. Attendees can immerse themselves in the sounds of classical masterpieces, explore cross-genre collaborations, and engage with poignant themes of transience and memory. The events feature talents like Ensemble Resonanz, Alena Baeva, and Seth Parker Woods, each bringing unique interpretations and vibrant performances that resonate deeply with audiences.

Elbphilharmonie's Musical Odyssey: A Tapestry of Sound and Emotion

They are the most famous pair of lovers of all time: Romeo and Juliet. The Italian bel canto composer Vincenzo Bellini created a particularly beautiful operatic version of their tragic story, whose melodious and captivating work will be performed by the Hamburg Ensemble Resonanz, the WDR Radio Choir, and a top-class line-up of soloists on stage in the Great Hall.

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Bellini: The Capulets and the Montecchio / Richard Minasi

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

When mandolin and bağlama meet, a dialogue is created between two cultures that have more in common than it seems at first glance. Derya Yıldırım and Avi Avital explore the connection between baroque, folklore and contemporary chamber music with the sonically experimental Ensemble Resonanz. Together they create an evening that rethinks traditions, tells stories and builds musical bridges – from Anatolia to Europe, between past and present.

Ensemble Resonanz / Derya Yildirim / Avi Avital

Founded in 1981 by Tõnu Kaljuste, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) is now one of the most renowned chamber choirs in Europe. Even though the Estonian conductor stepped down from his leadership of the choir after 20 successful years, he still enjoys returning to the ensemble. Kaljuste and the EPCC are considered absolute authorities, particularly for the works of their famous compatriot Arvo Pärt, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year – in 2014, they even won a Grammy for their recording of Pärt's "Adam's Lament." They now return to the Elbphilharmonie with this very work, accompanied by the Hamburg Ensemble Resonanz.

Ensemble Resonanz / Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir / Tõnu Kaljuste

Tabea Zimmermann and the Ensemble Resonanz explore the music of the first half of the 20th century – a time of change, full of ruptures, contrasts and new possibilities. Three works by George Enescu, Lili Boulanger and Béla Bartók reflect the diversity and richness of this era: between impressionism and folkloristic inspiration, between dazzling beauty and impending doom.

Ensemble Resonanz / Tabea Zimmermann

Felix Kubin, Mark Boombastik and Ensemble Resonanz are on an intergalactic mission: they are collecting sounds for the Plexifon, a cosmic music machine. Guided by their spaceship’s slightly confused computer Tipsy, they fly through the cosmos to planets made of water, parallel worlds and aggressive boulders. Hopefully Tipsy doesn’t miss the right exit…

Twinkle Concert L / Next Stop: Lunar Plexus

Listening to live music is a wonderful experience. In the »Klangzeit« (Sound Time) concerts, you can close your eyes and escape everyday life for a moment. In the entertaining, hour-long concerts featuring the string players of Ensemble Resonanz, you can listen in a relaxed atmosphere, express yourself, sing along to well-known songs and move freely. Here, everyone can be themselves. This makes the format particularly suitable for people with dementia and their relatives. All venues are accessible.

Klangzeit

Riccardo Minasi and the Ensemble Resonanz have already proven with their Mozart interpretations that they can charge classical music with the energy of a rock concert and also show temperament and depth in other masterpieces. Together with the celebrated violinist Alena Baeva, they ignite a firework of sound colours and emotions: from Debussy’s dazzling colours to Bruch’s passionate violin concerto and Mozart’s »Little G minor Symphony« to Ravel’s elegant homage to baroque dance forms.

Ensemble Resonanz / Alena Baeva / Riccardo Minasi

String ensemble meets hip-hop crew: originating from Igor Stravinsky’s ballet »Apollon musagète«, the musicians of Ensemble Resonanz devise the new, crossover piece »Masters of Ceremony« with experts from the HipHop Academy in Hamburg Billstedt. Together, they ask what the ballet, premiered in 1928 in which the god Apollo dances with three muses, has got to do with us today and create new music from the original. The interplay of breakdancing, rap and string music produces such an extraordinary output, which is staged using scenery and visuals in the Grand Hall.

School Concert »Masters of Ceremony«

"Work and structure" were the most important factors that sustained Wolfgang Herrndorf during his three-year cancer illness. In his blog of the same name, the author of the best-selling novel "Tschick" documented and commented on his experiences and thoughts about death. Following a concert stream in 2022, these final words can now be experienced live as a reading with music – at the Hamburg International Music Festival, which, fittingly, will be held under the theme "The End" in 2026.

Ensemble Resonanz / Birgit Minichmayr / Riccardo Minasi

England’s musical tradition is like a parchment on which voices have been superimposed over the centuries – from the Renaissance to the present day, from Thomas Tallis to Edward Elgar and Joanna Marsh. The RIAS Chamber Choir from Berlin and the Ensemble Resonanz make these layers resound and address the questions of farewell and transience as part of the International Music Festival »Ende«. An evening of requiem-like depth, in which the past resonates and the present pauses.

Ensemble Resonanz / RIAS Chamber Choir Berlin / Justin Doyle

The American cellist Seth Parker Woods and the Ensemble Resonanz bring six voices to life that connect with each other across time and borders. They tell of struggle and loss, of rebellion and hope, of fractures and the attempt to heal them. Memory is their common foundation.

Ensemble Resonance

Mar 22, 2026

Ensemble Resonanz / Alena Baeva / Riccardo Minasi

9 - 10 Apr, 2026

School Concert »Masters of Ceremony«

Jun 27, 2025 - Apr 11, 2026

Klangzeit

May 8, 2026

Ensemble Resonanz / Birgit Minichmayr / Riccardo Minasi

May 30, 2026

Ensemble Resonanz / RIAS Chamber Choir Berlin / Justin Doyle

Feb 20, 2026

Bellini: The Capulets and the Montecchio / Richard Minasi

25 - 26 Jan, 2026

Ensemble Resonanz / Derya Yildirim / Avi Avital

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