urban string

For many years, the Ensemble Resonanz has been demonstrating what innovative concert formats can look like in practice through its experimental series “urban string,” which fuses chamber music and club culture. The internationally renowned chamber orchestra combines high artistic quality with a consistent commitment to exploring new performance formats.

The concert series “urban string” brings classical music into the world of urban nightlife. In the heart of Hamburg’s St. Pauli district, Ensemble Resonanz presents a programme developed and presented by the musicians themselves. The musical repertoire ranges from classicism to compositions from the 20th century and contemporary pieces. Collaborations with DJs and artists from other disciplines complement the diverse programme and lend “urban string” the atmosphere of an artistic laboratory. In this way, the concert series aims to make classical music more accessible.

Ensemble Resonanz is one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras. Since 2017, this democratically organised string orchestra has had a residency in the Elbphilharmonie. With “urban string”, its musicians are breaking new ground to reach a heterogeneous and primarily young audience. The concert series thus stands for openness and courage. This joy of experimentation paired with the high artistic level have won us over.