Judith Goldbach Quartet feat. Peter Lehel: Bartók evening at the Hemingway Lounge
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A Bartók evening full of tension, color, and free forms
On Friday, September 18, 2026, a clever idea meets a highly musical ensemble at the Hemingway Lounge Karlsruhe: Judith Goldbach, Peter Lehel, Sebastian Böhlen, Claus Kiesselbach, and Michael Fischer dedicate themselves to Béla Bartók with a program that leads folk music, jazz, and classical compositions into a fresh, unconventional live atmosphere. The concert starts at 20:00 and ends at 22:30; the Hemingway Lounge at Uhlandstraße 26 is one of the solid establishments of the Karlsruhe cultural scene. ([xkale.karlsruhe.de](https://xkale.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/judith_goldbach_quartett_feat_peter_lehel_around_bartok))
Between folk song, improvisation, and chamber music precision
The Bartók concept of the evening is more than a bow to a great composer. Bartók explored the traditional music of his homeland and translated it into his own language of sounds; exactly at this intersection the quintet takes its stand. The instrumentation promises differentiated orchestration, pointed dialogues between saxophone and double bass, as well as a stage performance where fragile passages and high-energy outbursts stand closely together. Peter Lehel officially describes his artistic path as a connection between modern jazz improvisation and more demanding compositional forms; his biography page also mentions more than 70 released CDs and extensive tours. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/judith_goldbach_quartett_feat_peter_lehel_around_bartok?utm_source=openai))
The sound space of Hemingway Lounge
The Hemingway Lounge provides the suitable framework: club-like, intimate, and close to the audience, with a bar area, concert grand piano, and a concentrated listening situation. According to the city calendar, the venue has more than 65 seats at small tables and at the bar; other official information cites around 70 seats. The location near Gutenbergplatz, the connections via the stops Yorckstraße and Sophienstraße, as well as the parking garages Magdeburger Haus and Landesoberkasse Karlsruhe facilitate access. ([xkale.karlsruhe.de](https://xkale.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/judith_goldbach_quartett_feat_peter_lehel_around_bartok))
Hemingway Lounge as a jazz address
The location shapes the character of the evening: since 2008, the Hemingway Lounge has been a fixed part of the Karlsruhe cultural scene and is supported by the association KlangKunst in der Hemingway Lounge e. V. The profile of the venue clearly focuses on jazz, classical music, and open-style concerts; in addition, tapas, wines, and an atmosphere that makes music immediately experienceable rather than distant are offered. For visitors, this creates a concert experience that oscillates between concentrated listening and relaxed lounge aesthetics. ([hemingwaylounge.de](https://www.hemingwaylounge.de/ueber/))
Tickets, admission, and practical information
The event is subject to a fee. For the ticket offer, the Hemingway Lounge states an admission price of 10.00 to 25.00 euros; the lowest confirmed ticket level is thus 10 euros. Admission begins, according to the ticket page, at 19:00. Advance sales are conducted online via the Hemingway Lounge as well as through well-known advance sales points in Karlsruhe. Telephone reservations are not possible. ([hemingwaylounge.de](https://www.hemingwaylounge.de/events/judith-goldbach-quartett-feat-peter-lehel-around-bartok-2/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Those who want to experience Bartók not only as a name from the canon but as a vibrant presence will find an evening with substance, risk-taking, and musical depth here. The Judith Goldbach Quartet feat. Peter Lehel promises a finely balanced concert experience that breaks tradition and immerses jazz in new colors. Be sure to be there live. ([kalender.karlsruhe.de](https://kalender.karlsruhe.de/db/termine/musik/judith_goldbach_quartett_feat_peter_lehel_around_bartok?utm_source=openai))
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