World Sound Festival
The family afternoon
Hochschule für Musik und Theater, 14:00 Uhr
World Sound Festival
Amazement between classic & tradition
Hochschule für Musik und Theater, 19:00 Uhr
J. S. Bach takes center stage
European organ traditions in the Weimar sources
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 09:00 Uhr
J. S. Bach takes center stage
European organ traditions in the Weimar sources
Hauptkirche St. Katharinen, 13:30 Uhr
J. S. Bach takes center stage
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Peter Wollny
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
J. S. Bach takes center stage
European organ traditions in the Weimar sources
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 09:30 Uhr
String quartet & piano trio in concert
The students of the HfMT Hamburg (class of Prof. Alexey Stadler) will perform
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Current Practices of Classical Music
Research, Issues, and Ideas for Futures
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
A piece for music & drama
Max Jansen & Cedric Ziouech (BA degree)
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Choir and organ concert
100 years of the Hamburg Organ Conference 1925
Orgelstudio, 19:00 Uhr
News on the art of practicing
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Eckart Altenmüller, for scholarship holders of Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Violin recital
Bachelor examination of Sheng-Fang Chiu
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Vincent Herring meets Joan Fort Trio
An unmissable concert experience that jazz lovers should not miss!
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Christoph Schickedanz
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Organ concert
with students and teachers of the HfMT Hamburg
Kirche St. Johannis Harvestehude, 20:00 Uhr
Current Practices of Classical Music
Research, Issues, and Ideas for Futures
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:15 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Sebastian Schmidt
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Mixed Generations: Heartholder with Yumi Ito
presented by the Jazz Federation
JazzHall, 20:00 Uhr
CONCERTI FOR 1,3 & 4 HARPSICHORDS
Class Prof. Menno van Delft & Guests
Mendelssohn-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
The nightingale that only wanted to sing alone
For children aged 5 and over
Boberger Dünenhaus, 17:30 Uhr
Constantin Krahmer Septet
Transparency, subtle nuances and energetic moments
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
ENCOUNTER CONCERT
The Chamber Choir of the HfMT meets the Madrigal Choir of the Munich University of Music and Drama
Forum, 19:00 Uhr
KOLLOQUIUM MUSIKTHEORIE / MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIA
Lecture with moderated discussion
Raum 116 & Online (Zoom), 18:00 Uhr
Song recital
Master's examination by Thomas Ruan (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Laeiszhalle, 19:00 Uhr
Trombone evening
Concert exam by Bowen Hu
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Tanja Becker-Bender
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Organ recital
Concert exam by Nicola Procaccini
Hauptkirche St. Katharinen, 17:00 Uhr
Horn studio concert
New horn class by Prof. Adrian Díaz Martinez
Rudolf Steiner Haus, 19:00 Uhr
TUHH GOES MUSIC
Concert with students of the HfMT Hamburg
Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Alexey Stadler
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Trombone evening
Bachelor examination of Vasyl Hanhal
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
Choir concert
Works from the repertoire of the summer semester 2025
St. Johannis Eppendorf, 18:00 Uhr
Markus Stockhausen Group feat. Nguyên Lê and Rabih Lahoud
unique, magnificent celebration - sometimes lavish, sometimes intimate and always subtle
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
KOLLOQUIUM MUSIKTHEORIE / MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIA
Lecture with moderated discussion
Raum 116 & Online (Zoom), 18:00 Uhr
Körber Studio Young Director
Laboratory for new forms of theater
Thalia in der Gaußstraße, 18:00 Uhr
Vernissage & Concert
Computer Music Lab - Ligeti's vision of an institute for research, art and education
ligeti zentrum, 19:00 Uhr
Sounds speak, words sound
Conversation concert to mark the 100th birthday of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Windfuhr's workshop concert
with the Lüneburg Symphony Orchestra #1
Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, 19:30 Uhr
Körber Studio Young Director
Laboratory for new forms of theater
Thalia in der Gaußstraße, 15:00 Uhr
Körber Studio Young Director
Laboratory for new forms of theater
Thalia in der Gaußstraße, 15:00 Uhr
Körber Studio Young Director
Laboratory for new forms of theater
Thalia in der Gaußstraße, 15:00 Uhr
Stegreif Orchester - #explore_händel@Jazzhall
presents a fascinating fusion of jazz and baroque, inspired by the masterpieces of George Frideric Handel
JazzHall, 20:00 Uhr
Windfuhr's workshop concert
with the Lüneburg Symphony Orchestra #2
Kulturforum Wienebüttel e.V., 20:00 Uhr
Körber Studio Young Director
Laboratory for new forms of theater
Thalia in der Gaußstraße, 14:30 Uhr
Studio concert piano
Class of Prof. Johanna Wiedenbach-Wuerdinger
Mendelssohn-Saal, 16:00 Uhr
Reiner Witzel/Dave Kikoski Quintett feat. Alex Sipiagin
presented by the Jazz Federation
JazzHall, 19:00 Uhr
Violin recital
Concert exam by Soyoung Park
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:00 Uhr
Organ recital
Master's examination by Adrian Brech
Kirche St. Johannis Harvestehude, 19:00 Uhr
Current Practices of Classical Music
Research, Issues, and Ideas for Futures
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:15 Uhr
Organ concert
100 years of the Hamburg Organ Conference 1925
Orgelstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert double bass
Class Prof. Michael Rieber
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class Prof. Sebastian Klinger
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Organ recital
Master's examination by Florian Stölzel
Hauptkirche St. Petri, Mönckebergstraße, 20:00 Uhr
MUSIC AND POETRY
Cello duo with Anna Olivia Amaya Farias/ Fabian Sturm
Botanischer Garten, Gewächshaus, 19:00 Uhr
Juan Pablo Ortiz Carrera and Elvin Rodriguez Alvarez
MA Recital
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
ERNST GERNOT KLUSSMANN
lecture concert: Discovering our Roots #2
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
ligeti center @ blurred edges
Lukas Ligeti & TonArt Ensemble
ligeti zentrum, 20:00 Uhr
Asya Fateyeva: Around Bach
Improvisation evening on baroque music with saxophone, lute, piano and with the students of the Dr. Langner Jazzmaster
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Tunes & Pieces
Wolfram Simon: piano, minimoog, bass synthesizer
Orchesterstudio, 18:00 Uhr
Will Pethick & AiR The Sound
Artist in Residence project by Jazz Master student Will Pethick
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
KlangwerkStadt @ ligeti center
György Ligeti's Continuum meets synthesizer
ligeti zentrum, 18:00 Uhr
Current Practices of Classical Music
Research, Issues, and Ideas for Futures
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:15 Uhr
Percussion evening
Master's examination by Paul Pothoff
Rudolf Steiner Haus, 19:30 Uhr
School music big band
Bold arrangements that invite you to dance and party
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Organ recital
Master's examination by Katja Vorreyer
Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchengemeinde Stellingen, 19:00 Uhr
Julian Eingang & AiR Astrid Wiesinger
an invitation to experience music in a new way
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
7th Chopin Festival Hamburg
Master class with Prof. Bernd Goetzke
Mendelssohn-Saal, 10:30 Uhr
The lost honor of Katharina Blum
after Heinrich Böll
Deutsches Schauspielhaus - Malersaal, 19:00 Uhr
Symphony concert
with the symphony orchestra of the HfMT
Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, 19:30 Uhr
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as part of the blurred edges festival Hamburg
Multifunktionsstudio, 20:00 Uhr
Aileen
Directed by Lori Brückner
Deutsches Schauspielhaus - Malersaal, 21:00 Uhr
The lost honor of Katharina Blum
after Heinrich Böll
Deutsches Schauspielhaus - Malersaal, 19:00 Uhr
Aileen
Directed by Lori Brückner
Deutsches Schauspielhaus - Malersaal, 21:00 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Tanja Becker-Bender
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Percussion evening
Master's examination by Ruizhe Qiao
Rudolf Steiner Haus, 20:00 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Christoph Schickedanz
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Hour of church music
Everytime I feel the Spirit
Hauptkirche St. Petri, Mönckebergstraße, 17:15 Uhr
Yul Gercken / Pascal Vorwerk / Bela Tschochner / Anton Deyß
Recitals (BA)
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
"Lord, our ruler"
Vocal ensemble and baroque orchestra of the Studio for Early Music of the HfMT
Lutherkirche Wellingsbüttel, 20:00 Uhr
A living room concert in the 3D sound space
Final concert by Niklas Stadler
ligeti zentrum, 20:00 Uhr
Piano recital
Bachelor examination of Anastasiia Shykyrinska
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Singing evening
Master's examination by Xiaojun Li
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert recorder and harpsichord
Class Prof. Anna Fusek & Prof. Menno van Delft
Orchesterstudio, 19:30 Uhr
Summer party 2025
For families, friends and interested parties
Hochschule für Musik und Theater, 15:00 Uhr
Piano recital
Bachelor examination of Jorma Anton Marggraf
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Young classical music at the Kulturschloss Wandsbek
Kulturschloss Wandsbek, 19:00 Uhr
Harp recital
with Dariia Ahapova & Álmos László Tallós
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
7th Chopin Festival Hamburg
Master class with Szymon Nehring
Orchesterstudio, 10:00 Uhr
Violoncello evening
Bachelor examination of Märit-Salome Kawurek
Orchesterstudio, 18:00 Uhr
KOLLOQUIUM MUSIKTHEORIE / MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIA
Lecture with moderated discussion
Raum 116 & Online (Zoom), 18:00 Uhr
Oboe recital
Bachelor examination of Mats Frederik Wulff
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 20:30 Uhr
Current Practices of Classical Music
Research, Issues, and Ideas for Futures
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:15 Uhr
Lecture Recital
Master's examination by Dulguun Chinchuluun (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Orchesterstudio, 16:30 Uhr
Thinking through Materialities
Day 1: Thinking through ...Cycles - Cycles of life and things
im digitalen Raum, 17:00 Uhr
Analysis and interpretation
Interpretive ideas versus musical facts: How does it compare? #4
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:30 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Alexey Stadler
Orchesterstudio, 18:30 Uhr
TUHH GOES MUSIC
Concert with students of the HfMT Hamburg
Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Sebastian Schmidt
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
Thinking through Materialities
Day 2: Thinking through ...Textiles - fibers, interweavings, possibilities
ligeti zentrum, 10:00 Uhr
Open Synthesizer Session
Are you interested in electronic music devices and synthesizers, but don't have any at home?
ligeti zentrum, 18:00 Uhr
Violoncello evening
Bachelor examination by Leo Rosenhauer
Orchesterstudio, 18:00 Uhr
Singing evening
Bachelor examination by Tessa Siegmund
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:00 Uhr
Speculative music theater
Experiment SPECIMEN NO.6: Plastiglomerates
ligeti zentrum, 19:00 Uhr
FatJazz in the JazzHall
THE EXPERIMENT - VOL. V and the JAZZHALL ENSEMBLE
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Trombone evening
Master's examination by Victoria Rose Davey
Mendelssohn-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
Thinking through Materialities
Day 3: Thinking through ...polymers - good plastic, bad plastic?
ligeti zentrum, 10:00 Uhr
Masterclass with Stephen Kovacevich
Martha Argerich Festival 2025
Forum, 10:00 Uhr
... so that we become wise...
Sacred choral music from the Renaissance to the present day
Martin-Luther-Kirche Alsterdorf, 18:00 Uhr
Piano recital
Bachelor's examination in instrumental pedagogy by Benina Maria Becker
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:30 Uhr
Thinking through Materialities
Day 4: Thinking Through ...Possibilities
ligeti zentrum, 10:00 Uhr
Studio concert chamber music woodwinds
Class Prof. Riklef Döhl
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 12:00 Uhr
16th Forum of Young International Award Winners
Double concert: Ioanna Kazoglou & Filippos Manoloudis
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
SneakPreview JazzNight
We will be presenting the jazz stars of tomorrow at the introductory prize, without revealing their names in advance.
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
30 years of the Farmsen Guitar Ensemble
it looks back on a long and eventful time
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Clarinet recital
Bachelor examination of Yu-Chieh Tsai
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:30 Uhr
Skyliner Bigband Uni Hamburg
The Skyliner Bigband of the University of Hamburg invites you to a varied evening
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
A few syllables of happiness
Portrait concert to mark the 60th birthday of composer Charlotte Seither
Mendelssohn-Saal, 20:00 Uhr
Horn studio concert
Class Prof. Adrian Díaz Martínez & Ivo Dudler
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:00 Uhr
Wat zal men op den avont doen?
Concert with teachers and students of the HfMT on recorder, harpsichord, baroque violin, viola da gamba and baroque cello
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 20:00 Uhr
Trumpet matinee
Bachelor's examination of Artemii Lachinov & Eloy Pérez Llavata and Master's examination of Hyeonjun Lee
Rudolf Steiner Haus, 15:00 Uhr
KlangwerkStadt @ligeti center
Synthesizer workshop for children
ligeti zentrum, 16:00 Uhr
Organ recital
Master's examination by Xiaojing Sheng
St. Johannis-Harvestehude, 18:00 Uhr
MUSIC AND POETRY
Carl Maria von Weber - A forgotten master?
Botanischer Garten, Gewächshaus, 19:00 Uhr
Ensemble Night
Bone Zone, saxophone ensemble, percussion ensemble
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Piano recital
Master's examination of Sukjong Kim (Conducting program)
Mendelssohn-Saal, 16:00 Uhr
Mongolian sounds on the Alster
Anniversary concert of the OAV and the Hamburg Asia Bridge Foundation with Jigjiddorj Nanzaddorj & Ensemble
JazzHall, 17:30 Uhr
In Paradisum
Master's degree project in church music
Christuskirche Wandsbek-Markt, 19:30 Uhr
Studio concert double bass
Class Prof. Michael Rieber
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 11:00 Uhr
White Noise (BA degree) / Laila Nysten Quartet
Focus project Laila Nysten (MA), final concert Joshua Weiß (BA)
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
How does my Harburg sound?
@Harburg Pop-Up Store in the Phoenix-Center
Harburg Pop-Up Store, 17:00 Uhr
Harp evening
Bachelor examination by Álmos László Tallós
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 18:00 Uhr
Harp evening
Master's examination by Dariia Ahapova
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:30 Uhr
Song recital
Concert exam by Camilla Pilla Arnese (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Violoncello evening
Bachelor examination of Jairo Rodríguez Visuerte
Rudolf Steiner Haus, 20:00 Uhr
Harpsichord evening
Master's examination by Sofiia Oganesian
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Windfuhr's Workshop Concerts #6
with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
Piano recital
Bachelor examination of Malte Henrik Gohr
Orchesterstudio, 19:30 Uhr
Singing evening
Master's examination by Rosa Amata Lüttschwager
Mendelssohn-Saal, 20:30 Uhr
28th Summer Concert of the Institute for School Music
from classical music to jazz, pop and rock music
Forum, 16:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Clemens Malich
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Clemens Malich
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
DAAD Prizewinners' Concert
with prizewinner Roxana Mondragón
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Funny Weather
New music for flute, bassoon, violin and percussion
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
musical scenes about pain from Astrid Lindgren's novel of the same name
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
The Future is Present
A multimedia evening with students from the Multimedia Composition master's program
Multifunktionsstudio, 20:00 Uhr
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
musical scenes about pain from Astrid Lindgren's novel of the same name
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
How does my Harburg sound?
@Kulturwohnzimmer e.V.
Kulturwohnzimmer Harburg, 17:00 Uhr
Young classical music at the Kulturschloss Wandsbek
Kulturschloss Wandsbek, 19:00 Uhr
"Songs to the guitar."
Complete performance of works by Brecht/Dessau for voice and guitar
Rudolf Steiner Haus, 20:00 Uhr
Song recital
Concert exam by Chia-Yun Hsieh (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Plan a visit
The University of Music and Drama has three locations where events take place:
Campus Außenalster, Campus Barmbek and the Ligeti Center in Harburg.
Please note that the following information refers only to the venues of the HfMT.
Hamburg University of Music and Drama
Harvestehuder Weg 12
20148 Hamburg
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By public transport
We recommend that you travel by public transport.
- U1: Hallerstraße stop
- Bus 15: Alsterchaussee stop
- Bus 19: Bus stop Böttgerstraße
By car
Coming from Harvestehuder Weg, there is a small parking garage. Entry is possible on weekdays from 5 p.m. and at weekends without restrictions during opening hours, as long as there is space.
Parking garage opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 am - 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm
There is a designated disabled parking space.
There is a charge for parking.
There is another parking garage in the Pöseldorf-Center, which is within walking distance.
Hamburg University of Music and Drama
Campus Barmbek
Wiesendamm 26
22305 Hamburg
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By public transport
We recommend that you travel by public transport.
- U3: Barmbek or Saarlandstraße stop
- S1/S11: Barmbek stop
- Bus 17/18/171/172/261: Bus stop Burmesterstraße (Nord)
By car
University of Music and Drama
ligeti zentrum
Veritaskai 1
21079 Hamburg
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By public transport
We recommend traveling by public transport.
- S3/S31 : Harburg station or Harburg Rathaus (+ approx. 15 minutes on foot)
- Bus 143/154 : Bus stop Schellerdamm
By car
Like many other institutions, the HfMT is currently in a development phase.
We would like to make our event rooms accessible to everyone and will try to make your visit as pleasant as possible with the means available to us so far. Current information on accessibility at the HfMT
Admission to most of the concerts is free.
Registration
We recommend pre-registration for the free concerts that take place on the university premises. This is possible via eventbrite. You will find the link and further information directly at the respective event.
Box office
For events with admission, the box office opens 60 minutes before the performance.
Doors open 30 minutes before the start.
Discounts
For events at the Hamburg University of Music and Drama:
Discounts apply to pupils and students as well as those entitled under the German Social Code.
The following applies to external events:
Discounts are granted in accordance with the regulations of the cooperating event organizer.
Venues
Our events take place both in our venues and in the external venues of our cooperation partners. Here you can see a selection of the venues where events will take place in the future.
Other rooms (seminar rooms, practice and teaching rooms) can also be rented on request.
If you are interested in renting a room at the HfMT, please contact us at veranstaltungen@hfmt-hamburg.de
Artist Agency
Our Career Center finds students for a wide variety of events, such as celebrations and music lessons.