In Dialogue: Flute & Bassoon brings chamber music to the heart of Mainz

A chamber music evening that enchants Mainz with fine tonal colors

On Wednesday, December 16, 2026, the Mainz University of Music invites you to the concert evening In Dialogue: Flute & Bassoon in the Red Hall of JGU. The program features students from the class of Prof. Dejan Gavric on flute and Prof. Axel Benoit on bassoon, accompanied on piano by Polina Grishaeva. The evening begins at 7:30 PM and is free of charge. ([mainz.de](https://www.mainz.de/info-networking-event?id=168816&p=sig%3A14ER2VcKGfdY2g6X%2C1330%2C1546%2C49600%2C%2Fangebote-entdecken%2Ffreizeit%2Ffeste-und-veranstaltungen%2Fveranstaltungskalender.php%2C1428))

Sound dialogue with academic precision

This concert thrives on the unique tension of two woodwind instruments: the bright, agile flute meets the warm, deep bassoon. It is precisely in such ensembles that chamber music unfolds its greatest proximity, as every phrase becomes audible and every musical gesture is traced in the space. In the live atmosphere of the Red Hall, a concert experience emerges that is based on transparency, breath, and fine synchronization. ([mainz.de](https://www.mainz.de/info-networking-event?id=168816&p=sig%3A14ER2VcKGfdY2g6X%2C1330%2C1546%2C49600%2C%2Fangebote-entdecken%2Ffreizeit%2Ffeste-und-veranstaltungen%2Fveranstaltungskalender.php%2C1428))

Young musicians in focus

Students bring not only technical security but also fresh perspectives to such evenings. The concert evening from the Mainz University of Music stands for the vibrant educational work of JGU and for that blend of discipline and willingness to take risks that often makes university concerts so immediate. Especially in the combination of flute, bassoon, and piano, a chamber music orchestration emerges with clear contours and ample space for musical colors. ([mainz.de](https://www.mainz.de/info-networking-event?id=168816&p=sig%3A14ER2VcKGfdY2g6X%2C1330%2C1546%2C49600%2C%2Fangebote-entdecken%2Ffreizeit%2Ffeste-und-veranstaltungen%2Fveranstaltungskalender.php%2C1428))

The Red Hall as an intimate stage

The Red Hall of the Mainz University of Music on the campus of Johannes Gutenberg University offers the perfect stage for concentrated chamber music. The address is Jakob-Welder-Weg 28, 55128 Mainz. The Mainz event page also refers to a public transport connection; campus parking is generally regulated at the JGU site and bound to the university's framework conditions. ([mainz.de](https://www.mainz.de/info-networking-event?id=168816&p=sig%3A14ER2VcKGfdY2g6X%2C1330%2C1546%2C49600%2C%2Fangebote-entdecken%2Ffreizeit%2Ffeste-und-veranstaltungen%2Fveranstaltungskalender.php%2C1428))

Audience closeness instead of distance

If you want to experience an evening with woodwind sound in close proximity, you'll find the right setting here: no large arena, but a room for fine dynamics, for soft nuances, and precise articulation. Such concerts thrive on the audience's mood in the hall, the direct contact between stage and audience, and the charm of listening to young interpreters grow musically. ([mainz.de](https://www.mainz.de/info-networking-event?id=168816&p=sig%3A14ER2VcKGfdY2g6X%2C1330%2C1546%2C49600%2C%2Fangebote-entdecken%2Ffreizeit%2Ffeste-und-veranstaltungen%2Fveranstaltungskalender.php%2C1428))

Conclusion

In Dialogue: Flute & Bassoon promises an elegant, concentrated evening with a lot of tonal culture and a clear focus on the next generation of the Mainz University of Music. Free admission lowers the barrier, and the intimate setting increases the intensity. Anyone who wants to experience chamber music with proximity, precision, and fresh energy should mark this date in Mainz. ([mainz.de](https://www.mainz.de/info-networking-event?id=168816&p=sig%3A14ER2VcKGfdY2g6X%2C1330%2C1546%2C49600%2C%2Fangebote-entdecken%2Ffreizeit%2Ffeste-und-veranstaltungen%2Fveranstaltungskalender.php%2C1428))

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