Sun, May 10, 2026, 11.00 am | Elbphilharmonie, Recital Hall
Special Chamber Concert
Philippe Hersant: “Usher” for harp and string quartet
Robert Schumann: String Quartet No. 1 in A minor op. 41
Aribert Reimann: „Adagio – zum Gedenken an Robert Schumann“ für Streichquartett
André Caplet: Conte Fantastique after “Le Masque de la Mort Rouge” für Harfe und Streichquartett
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.