Under the Spell of the Violin: Students of HfM Mainz Perform in the Red Hall

An evening where the violin comes close in the Red Hall

With Under the Spell of the Violin, the Mainz University of Music opens its doors on November 27, 2026, for a chamber music concert experience that places the brilliance of the violin in the spotlight. Students from Prof. Benjamin Bergmann's class present themselves in the Red Hall of the HfM Mainz together with Leonid Dorfman on the piano, creating an evening characterized by precision, sound culture, and immediate live atmosphere.

Virtuosity that breathes in the space

The stage in the Red Hall provides the ideal setting for a program that combines proximity and technical finesse. Especially in such a university concert, intonation, bowing, and phrasing unfold impressively: here, every nuance, every attack, every musical line counts. The audience experiences no distance but a concert experience where the subtle dialogue between violin and piano becomes immediately audible.

A sound lab for young talents

The HfM Mainz is considered one of the most active concert venues in the region and regularly offers its students the opportunity to prove themselves before an audience. For young violinists, such an evening is more than just a preliminary performance: it is a stage, an exam, and an inspiration all at once. The collaboration with Leonid Dorfman on the piano promises a sensitive chamber music synchronization, where musical tension and rhythmic clarity are at the center.

The Red Hall as a resonance space

The Red Hall of the Mainz University of Music is known for its focused acoustics and intimate concert atmosphere. Here, the violin gains its entire color palette: from delicate pianissimo to radiant fortissimo. Those who appreciate dense chamber music, concentrated audience atmosphere, and a direct view of the stage performance will find ideal conditions in this space.

Why this evening is worth it

Under the Spell of the Violin offers an authentic insight into the work of a renowned music university and the allure of the musical moment. The audience experiences no routine but a lively concert with academic excellence, youthful energy, and the unmistakable tension of the live moment. Anyone who wants to hear the sound of the violin in all its expressive power should not miss this date.

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Sources:

• Mainz.de Event Calendar – Under the Spell of the Violin
• Mainz University of Music – Benjamin Bergmann
• Mainz University of Music – University Profile
• Mainz University of Music – Imprint and Address
• HfM Mainz Program Winter Semester 2025/26 – PDF