Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Opus13

»Papa Haydn«? Of course, »yes« – but an even louder »NO!« There is absolutely nothing dusty or old-fashioned about Haydn’s music, despite the image that still clings to him. Few composers have woven humour into their music so frequently, whether subtly concealed or openly displayed.

Written in 1799, String Quartet Op. 77 No. 1 is one of Haydn’s last completed quartets, the culmination of a long creative journey during which he decisively shaped the string quartet as a genre – hence his title, the »father of the string quartet«. Here Haydn is at the height of his powers, combining clarity, elegance and wit with imagination and subtle sophistication. Any kind of compositional frippery is nowhere to be found.

PERFORMERS

Opus13 string quartet

Sonoko Miriam Welde violin

Edvard Erdal violin

Albin Uusijärvi viola

Daniel Thorell violoncello

PROGRAM

Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in G major, Op. 77/1 »Komplimentierquartett«

Béla Bartók
Streichquartett Nr. 3 Sz 85

- Interval -

Franz Schubert
String Quartet in D minor, D 810 »Death and the Maiden«

Panoptikum - The wax museum in Hamburg

Stars Within Reach: Panoptikum Hamburg on St. Pauli

Ever wanted to meet Taylor Swift? Pose with Ed Sheeran? Or look Olivia Jones straight in the eye? At Panoptikum, these encounters are possible – at least in wax!

Right in the heart of Hamburg’s legendary St. Pauli district, directly on the Reeperbahn, you’ll find one of the city’s most traditional attractions and a true Hamburg institution: Panoptikum, Germany’s oldest wax museum. Since 1879, visitors have been able to get remarkably close to famous personalities and immerse themselves in a fascinating world of celebrities, history and entertainment.

Spread across four floors, more than 120 lifelike wax figures from the worlds of art and culture, sports, politics, society and history are waiting to be discovered. Meet international megastars such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Donald Trump, discover Hamburg icons like Olivia Jones and Udo Lindenberg, or be surprised by fascinating historical figures. And the best part? The stars are definitely not camera-shy! So don’t forget your camera or smartphone – selfies with the stars are not only allowed, but positively encouraged!

But Panoptikum offers much more than spectacular photo opportunities: its fascinating world of wax combines art, history and entertainment – from astonishingly lifelike figures to wonderfully quirky encounters.

Want to dive even deeper? Explore the exhibition with the free, interactive audio guide. Available in more than 30 languages, it offers fascinating stories and background information about the wax figures and the famous personalities they portray.

Panoptikum is also a great destination for families: Free treasure hunts and quizzes for children and teenagers add an extra element of fun, discovery and adventure to the visit.

Whether you’re visiting Hamburg, exploring St. Pauli, a fan of famous faces or simply looking for something a little different: Panoptikum is an experience that brings you closer to your favourite stars than almost anywhere else – and guarantees unforgettable memories to take home.

Parkomania (60 Min. Öffentliche Führung)

Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of Jenisch Park! In the public guided tour of the "Parkomania" exhibition, you'll discover how a model agricultural estate transformed into a significant work of garden art. Learn more about Caspar Voght's ideas, Jenisch's design of the park, its changing uses in the 20th century, and surprising colonial connections – right up to current issues of nature conservation. Participation fee: €2.00

parkrun Krupunder See

Krupunder See parkrun – Run, Walk, Volunteer, Connect!

Every Saturday at 9:00 AM, runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts gather at Krupunder See parkrun. It’s not about competition or best times – it’s about movement, community, and fun. Whether you’re fast, slow, or somewhere in between – everyone is welcome!

What makes it special? You can’t finish last! Our tail walker ensures that no one is left behind, and every participant is celebrated – whether you finish in under 20 minutes or enjoy a relaxed walk.

With official timing! Your run or walk is recorded so you can track your progress if you want. Your time is posted online, allowing you to compare it with previous runs.

Part of a global community! parkrun takes place worldwide – from Hamburg to Sydney. With just one registration, you can join any event and meet new people wherever you go.

You don’t have to run to be part of it! You can also help as a volunteer, cheer on others, or simply enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

When? Every Saturday, 9:00 AM

Where? Krupunder See, Halstenbek

Info & Registration: Sign up here!

Petruschka & L’enfant et les sortilèges

Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka, about a clown's yearning for freedom, and Ravel's opera L'Enfant et les Sortilèges, about the emotional outbursts of an angry child: In this double bill by the artists' collective 1927, the search for the experience of reality leads through ever-new, unpredictable worlds of adventure, brimming with fantasy and acrobatics. A delightful adventure between art and animation, dream and reality.

Photo: Hans Hansen

With the exhibition “Photo: Hans Hansen”, the MK&G is devoting a large-scale retrospective to one of the leading photographers in post-war Germany. From 17 April to 1 November 2026, viewers will be able to discover around 220 iconic photographs from a career spanning over six decades. In international ad campaigns for companies including Lufthansa, Nikon, Volkswagen and Erco, Hans Hansen revolutionised product photography starting in the 1960s with images that would shape the collective visual memory of entire generations. Complementing examples from these campaigns are images created in close collaboration with designers such as Tapio Wirkkala. Publications, sketches and archival material as well as selected objects from Hansen’s own private collection provide deeper insights into his world. His most recent series, “Analog” (2024), also highlights Hansen’s distinctive clean-cut and minimalist visual language.

While the world outside the photographer’s studio has been constantly changing over the past 60 years, inside, an unvarying order prevails: A place for everything and everything in its place. In his “still lifes”, Hansen reduces objects to their essence, arranging, breaking down and structuring their shapes, colours and materials. In his photos, they take on a timeless air. One of the best-known examples is the photograph of a Volkswagen Golf (1988) that has been dismantled into some 7,000 individual parts.

Hansen’s works bear an unmistakable signature, focusing the gaze with radical clarity on the everyday world of things and design. At the same time, the photographer continually searches for new pictorial solutions. Light and shadow, composition and perspective are the central parameters and elementary means with which he calls into question the very nature of photography.