Opening Concert Elbphilharmonie
The opening concert of ICMC HAMBURG will take place on May 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the iconic Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, in its intimate Recital Hall. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics and close performer-audience proximity, the Recital Hall provides an ideal setting for the nuanced and technologically enriched works presented in this program.
The concert features a combination of two curated works and three selected contributions from the ICMC HAMBURG 2026 Special Call 1, performed by Ensemble Resonanz:
Alexander Schubert: SCANNERS (2013)
for string quintet, choreography, and electronics
Nicole Brady: Riccochet (2026 World Premiere)
for chamber orchestra
Anthony Paul De Ritis: Filters (2015/2016)
for alto saxophone, string orchestra, and live electronics
Aigerim Seilova and Steffen Lohrey: Breath Mechanics (2026 World Premiere)
for two soprano saxophones, string ensembles, and live electronics
Clarence Barlow: Im Januar am Nil (1985)
for two soprano saxophones (1st clarinet, bass clarinet), four violins, two celli, double bass, piano, and percussion
The works by Nicole Brady, Anthony Paul De Ritis, and Aigerim Seilova and Steffen Lohrey were selected from the ICMC HAMBURG 2026 Special Call and highlight current artistic developments in computer music. Together with the curated pieces by Alexander Schubert and Clarence Barlow, the program bridges pioneering approaches and contemporary practices in algorithmic composition, live electronics, and performative experimentation.
Reception at the Foyer
Following the concert, guests are warmly invited to a reception in the Recital Hall Foyer for an opportunity to meet artists, researchers, and fellow participants in an inspiring setting overlooking Hamburg’s harbor.
The opening concert and reception are open to all registered ICMC participants. Please make sure to specifically confirm your participation during your Converia registration to ICMC HAMBURG 2026.
