Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Akademie-Talk: Woran glauben wir (noch)?

What do we (still) believe in?

What do people believe in today? In God? In science? In themselves? Or perhaps simply in music? In a society that is breaking away from church ties and becoming more religiously diverse, we ask ourselves this open, honest, and uncomfortable question.

What can the great sacred music of Western Europe still mean? Does it tell us anything? Does it intensify and elevate our joy, comfort us in times of loss, and provide support?

Alcohol Inc workshop

Dilute specialized inks with alcohol and watch as unique patterns and structures emerge through evaporation.

In this workshop, you will work with Alcohol Inks and use tools such as heat guns or air blowers to precisely control fluid gradients and create exciting visual effects. The result? Effortlessly expressive artworks—each one a one-of-a-kind original.

What’s Included?

2-hour creative workshop

3 small A5 test pieces and 1 framed A4 masterpiece to take home

Professional guidance by our resident artists

Complete freedom of color choice

Snacks and drinks included

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Language Note: While the main instruction is held in German, all our instructors are fluent in English. They are happy to clarify any questions individually and guide you through the process in English.

Anna Vinnitskaya, piano

Anna Vinnitskaya never seems to have any problems with technique when things get tough. She is happy to play the most difficult pieces. What’s more, she makes it look easy. A newspaper reporter for the Hamburger Abendblatt once wrote, »It’s as if she wants to take the piano in her arms and give it a cuddle.« He couldn’t have put it more succinctly. Anna’s piano playing is defined by her affection for the instrument and her musical warmth, sensitivity and delicacy. However, she also has a tremendous ability to roll up her sleeves in the tricky bits, fully embrace the challenges and maintain full control of the keys. Born in Russia, Anna is now based in Hamburg and has held a position as a professor of piano at the University of Music and Drama since 2009. In the ProArte’s subscription concert series »Master Pianists«, the virtuoso pianist will play a recital of her favourite pieces ranging from intensely passionate Rachmaninov and Brahms to the magical tonal colours of Scriabin and Ravel.

PERFORMERS

Anna Vinnitskaya piano

PROGRAM

Maurice Ravel
Sonatine fis-Moll

Maurice Ravel
Pavane pour une infante défunte

Maurice Ravel
Jeux d’eau

Alexander Skrjabin
Sonata No. 3 in F–sharp minor, Op. 23

- Interval -

Johannes Brahms
Drei Intermezzi op. 117

Sergej Rachmaninow
Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42

Art of Impossible — an intimate evening of theatrical magic and self-discovery.

"Art of Impossible" is an exclusive evening of theatrical magic by Dr. Alex Romanoff, magician and historian.

Hosted in Hamburg’s Zaubermuseum Bellachini – a private collection curated by Wittus Witt – the show takes you on a journey through the art and history of magic. Blending storytelling, humour, and participation, Dr. Romanoff explores why humans are drawn to the impossible and how our perception of mystery reveals something about ourselves.

This is not a traditional magic show but an interactive cultural experience where amazement meets reflection. Whether you come with a partner, a friend, or family, it’s a night for adults who enjoy intelligent entertainment and meaningful conversation — an evening that combines curiosity, laughter, and discovery.

Limited to only 20 guests, each performance creates a rare closeness between artist and audience.

Auf Matrosen, ohé!

On this tour on and on the Elbe, small and large sailors learn many exciting things about the port and shipping. We visit part of the old sailing ship "Rickmer Rickmers" and discover all sorts of strange things. A short boat trip and learning a seaman's knot will really give you wanderlust. The tour then ends at the "Pirate Playground" in HafenCity.

Registration required at www.stadterlebnis.hamburg or 0157-50171259.

Bach & Brahms: Zwischen Sehnsucht und Sturm

This concert unites two Hamburg composers in a fascinating dialogue. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach unfolds a sensitive musical language in his quartets Wq. 93 and Wq. 95 , which gains new transparency in the piano trio. This is followed by Johannes Brahms'Piano Trio in A major, Op. posth. – lyrical, rich, and full of romantic warmth.