Sometimes it sparkles in the light, like the water in the wake of the passing freighters. In the breathtaking acoustics of its main hall, the sound emanates from the stage across undulating walls up to magnificently cascading rows of seats. It’s as if the Elbphilarmonie was made for presenting a prestigious annual music prize awarded to international stars and outstanding newcomers. And VATERBLUT’s orchestration of the off-air event is every bit as impressive!