Calendar of events
Marc Copland Quartet
"In the hands of this group, music is magic, and Marc Copland is the master magician"
JazzHall, 20:00 Uhr
Studio concert singing
Class Prof. Carolyn Grace James
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
World class in Wendland
The Hitzacker Music Week and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra as guests in Hamburg
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 11:30 Uhr
Blumendorf encounters
Music in a historical setting at "Schloss Blumendorf"
Schloss Blumendorf, Bad Oldesloe, 18:00 Uhr
The most beautiful piano concertos
from Baroque to Romanticism
Alte Druckerei Ottensen, 18:00 Uhr
String games of the world
An intercultural concert on one to forty-seven strings
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
"Everyone has to help themselves here."
Book presentation
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Christoph Schickedanz
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Pennar & Friends - Stories Untold
Master's degree concert by Karl Madis Pennar
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Young artists in concert
Students of the piano classes introduce themselves
Chilehaus, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert recorder and harpsichord
Class of Prof. Peter Holtslag and Prof. Menno van Delft
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
"Only those who know longing"
Students of the singing class Geert Smits
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
YOUNG CLASSICAL MUSIC AT WANDSBEK CULTURAL PALACE
Jazz with Cansu Arart and Kirill Kretsu
Kulturschloss Wandsbek, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Alexey Stadler
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello and chamber music
Class Prof. Niklas Schmidt
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Alexander von Schlippenbach Trio
Alexander von Schlippenbach goes on "Winterreise" with Rudi Mahall and Magnus Narvesen
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Is it all just an illusion?
With virtual reality in selected paintings of the exhibition "ILLUSION. Dream - Identity - Reality"
Hamburger Kunsthalle, 10:00 Uhr
On the trail of the original sound
Closing concert with the Odin Ensemble
Forum, 18:00 Uhr
Bill Stewart Trio
The top-class trio of percussionist Bill Steward is one of the highlights of the season.
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Tanja Becker-Bender
Orchesterstudio, 18:00 Uhr
Audio sample
DLF Kultur concert series with German music academies
Forum, 20:00 Uhr
Book presentation
with aperitif and music
HFMT Seminarraum Musiktherapie (Bibliotheksgebäude), 17:30 Uhr
Jazz Heroes: Anna-Lena Schnabel feat. Marilyn
presented by the Jazz Federation
JazzHall, 20:00 Uhr
Christmas studio concert
Singing class Prof. Caroly Grace James
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Class recital
the instrumental scholarship holders of The Young ClassX
Mendelssohn-Saal, 10:00 Uhr
The most beautiful piano concertos
from Baroque to Romanticism
Alte Druckerei Ottensen, 18:00 Uhr
Analysis and interpretation
What does it mean to "understand" music?
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:30 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Christoph Schickedanz
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Young artists in concert
Students of the piano classes introduce themselves
Chilehaus, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class Prof. Sebastian Klinger
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert trombone
Classes Prof. Stefan Geiger and Uwe Leonbacher
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
About meatballs, God and the world
Master's examination by Fabian Otten (Composition)
OPERA STABILE der Hamburgischen Staatsoper, 18:00 Uhr
Happy New Year!
Class Prof. Caroline Weichert and Class Prof. Yvi Jänicke
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Band Night: Ellen Mölck Band / Jiuning Liu and Band
Ellen Mölck presents modern jazz, pop and her own compositions. Serenity plays pieces from the album "Songs and Lullabies"
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
The Sound - Master Focus: Will Pethick
This purely acoustic setup creates a clear, intimate and unique sound
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Fit for the competition
Yi-Teng Huang for Singapore international piano competition
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:30 Uhr
Jazz Heroes: Milena Hoge feat. Park Stickney
presented by the Jazz Federation
JazzHall, 20:00 Uhr
Famous songs by Italian composers
Giuseppe Verdi - Giacomo Puccini
Alte Druckerei Ottensen, 16:00 Uhr
Evensong
A contribution to the Year of the Voice
Hauptkirche St Michaelis, 18:00 Uhr
KOLLOQUIUM MUSIKTHEORIE / MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIA
Lecture with moderated discussion
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Song recital
Concert exam by Julia Seckler (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Laeiszhalle, 19:00 Uhr
Jam Session feat. Nils Wogram
Nils Wogram is one of the most renowned trombonists in Europe
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Band Night: Lutett / Sebastian Gietz Quintett
you will hear two young bands of percussionists from the class of Prof. Holger Nell
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
TRIO ELDERLAND
combines Nordic, Celtic and American folk with melodic singer-songwriter elements
Köster-Stiftung Barmbek, 16:00 Uhr
Studio concert oboe
Class of Prof. Beate Aanderud and Prof. Paulus van der Merwe
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Jazz Heroes: Achim Seifert feat. Hayden Chisholm
presented by the Jazz Federation
JazzHall, 20:00 Uhr
JazzHall Latin Sessions #1
the diversity of Latin American music meets jazz and improvisation
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
KOLLOQUIUM MUSIKTHEORIE / MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIA
Lecture with moderated discussion
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Song recital
Master's examination by Dulguun Chinchuluun (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Laeiszhalle, 19:00 Uhr
Violin recital
Master's examination by Kateryna Boskina
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Analysis and interpretation
What does it mean to "understand" music?
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:30 Uhr
Organ concert
Inaugural concert by Prof. Antonio Di Dedda
Hauptkirche St Michaelis, 19:30 Uhr
Band Night: School Music Big Band
From funk classics to hip-hop hits
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Dominican Roots / Jair Gonzalez Quintet
One evening, two Latin American bands in the JazzHall
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Christoph Schickedanz
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Study project II
Germany's Best... & The Flowing Light of the Godhead
Große Bühne, 19:00 Uhr
CONCERTS BY YOUNG ARTISTS
atmospheric evening with piano trio
Spiekerhus, 19:30 Uhr
The most beautiful piano concertos
from Baroque to Romanticism
Alte Druckerei Ottensen, 18:00 Uhr
Piano recital
Master's examination by Isaac Martinez Mederos
Laeiszhalle, 20:00 Uhr
Organ recital
Master's examination by Seulgi Yang
Hauptkirche St. Katharinen, 17:00 Uhr
TUHH GOES MUSIC
Concert with students of the HfMT Hamburg
Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), 19:00 Uhr
Violoncello evening
Bachelor examination of Katja Deutsch
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Violoncello evening
Bachelor examination of Thomas Haas
Orchesterstudio, 20:30 Uhr
HfMT Bigband feat. Walt Weiskopf
The HfMT Bigband accompanies the American tenor saxophonist Walt Weiskopf
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Symposium: radical relaxation
Politics and aesthetics of access
Kleine Bühne, 10:00 Uhr
Studio concert clarinet
Class of Prof. Alexander Werner Bachl
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
HfMT Bigband feat. Walt Weiskopf
The HfMT Bigband accompanies the American tenor saxophonist Walt Weiskopf
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
THE TSAR HAS HIMSELF PHOTOGRAPHED
OPERA BUFFA BY KURT WEILL
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
Come North 2025
Preparatory seminar for the jazz courses at the HfMT Hamburg
JazzHall, 10:00 Uhr
THE TSAR HAS HIMSELF PHOTOGRAPHED
OPERA BUFFA BY KURT WEILL
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
THE TSAR HAS HIMSELF PHOTOGRAPHED
OPERA BUFFA BY KURT WEILL
Forum, 16:00 Uhr
Studio concert violin
Class of Prof. Tanja Becker-Bender
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Harp evening
Master's examination by Rosetta Schade
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 19:00 Uhr
Festive concert
STUDIO for ALTE MUSIK & friends
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, 20:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello and chamber music
Class Prof. Niklas Schmidt
Orchesterstudio, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Alexey Stadler
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Studio concert vocal chamber music
Class Mariana Popova
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Fit for the competition
in preparation for the Schumann Competition
Orchesterstudio, 11:00 Uhr
Sneak Preview Jazz Night
After the celebrated premiere in November, we will be presenting it again in February
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Studio concert piano
Prof. Johanna Wiedenbach-Wuerdinger
Mendelssohn-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Fit for the competition
in preparation for the International Jascha Heifetz Competition
Orchesterstudio, 18:00 Uhr
Young classical music at the Kulturschloss Wandsbek
Cello Duo Medina Barrós
Kulturschloss Wandsbek, 19:00 Uhr
KOLLOQUIUM MUSIKTHEORIE / MUSIC THEORY COLLOQUIA
Lecture with moderated discussion
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Ecumenical university service
designed by students and lecturers from various deaneries of the HfMT
Kirche St. Johannis Harvestehude, 17:00 Uhr
LIEDFORUM : West! East!
Song compositions from the Romantic period to the present day
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
Violin recital
Master's examination by Wakako Matsubara
Orchesterstudio, 19:30 Uhr
World of fairy tales
Semester concert of the school music orchestra
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
Piano recital
Bachelor's examination in instrumental pedagogy by Lukas Becker
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Clemens Malich
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
"Inspirations"
Piano improvisations with Svetoslav Karparov
Mendelssohn-Saal, 11:30 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class of Prof. Clemens Malich
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Music and science
1st theme concert: Eroica
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Kleiner Saal, 19:30 Uhr
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains"
Sacred concertos and string music from the 17th century.
Hauptkirche St. Trinitatis Altona, 20:00 Uhr
Libera me!
Sacred and secular choral works a capella from 4 centuries.
Hauptkirche St. Petri, Mönckebergstraße, 17:15 Uhr
Studio concert chamber music woodwinds
Class Prof. Riklef Döhl
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Studio concert singing
Class Prof. Carolyn Grace James
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Forbidden.Misjudged.Forgotten.
Ostracized songs then and now
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Singing evening
Bachelor examination of Anna Felita Ekaputri
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Violoncello evening
Bachelor's examination in instrumental pedagogy by Adriano da Silva Trarbach
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Windfuhr's Workshop Concerts #3
with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra
Laeiszhalle, Großer Saal, 11:00 Uhr
Lecture Retical - Song Interpretation/Piano
Master's examination by Thomas Ruan
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 18:00 Uhr
Federal Jazz Orchestra
performs at the JazzHall for the first time
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Studio concert violoncello
Class Prof. Sebastian Klinger
Fanny Hensel-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
RONJA THE ROBBER'S DAUGHTER AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION
A musical bedtime story based on Ronja the Robber's Daughter by Astrid Lindgren
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
RONJA THE ROBBER'S DAUGHTER AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION
A musical bedtime story based on Ronja the Robber's Daughter by Astrid Lindgren
Forum, 17:00 Uhr
Lucas Etcheverria
Focus Project: Jazz Composition, module completion
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
GLACIER MUMMY. LOVE GREETINGS
Thesis by Lea Marlen Balzer
Kampnagel, Jarrestraße (k2), 19:30 Uhr
GLACIER MUMMY. LOVE GREETINGS
Thesis by Lea Marlen Balzer
Kampnagel, Jarrestraße (k2), 19:30 Uhr
GLACIER MUMMY. LOVE GREETINGS
Thesis by Lea Marlen Balzer
Kampnagel, Jarrestraße (k2), 19:30 Uhr
JazzHall Latin Sessions #2
outstanding soloists from Hamburg's Latin jazz scene, alongside drums, congas, bass and piano
JazzHall, 19:30 Uhr
Windfuhr's Workshop Concerts #4
With the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
22nd Night of the Choir Conductors
Students of the school music department, class of Prof. Cornelius Trantow
Mendelssohn-Saal, 19:00 Uhr
Windfuhr's Workshop Concerts #5
with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra
Forum, 19:30 Uhr
Song recital
Master's examination by Thomas Ruan (Song Interpretation/Piano)
Laeiszhalle, 19:00 Uhr
Symphony concert
with the symphony orchestra of the HfMT
Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, 19:30 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 traveling by public transport.
- U1: Hallerstraße stop
- Bus 15: Alsterchaussee stop
- Bus 19: Bus stop Böttgerstraße
By car
There is a small parking garage on Harvestehuder Weg, which is about 100 meters from the University of Music and Drama. There is no direct connection between the parking garage and the university building. You can reach the building on foot via a small climb.
Parking garage opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 am - 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm
Parking is subject to a charge.
Rates: up to 4 hours: 3 euros, from 4 hours until closing time: 4 euros
Another parking garage is located in the Pöseldorf-Center 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.