When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Nikolauskapelle Durlach at Basler-Tor-Str. 6, 76227 Karlsruhe.

Which works will be performed?

The program includes works by Johannes Brahms and Adolf Busch as well as the premiere of a clarinet quintet by Felix Treiber.

Who is organizing the concert?

The concert is organized by the BuschKollegium, an ensemble for classical chamber music.

How is the ticket sale handled?

Ticket sales are conducted exclusively at the box office.

How is the Nikolauskapelle accessible?

The stops Durlach Friedrichschule and Durlach Schlossplatz are nearby. Parking is available, among others, at the Amalienbadgarage and Scheck-In-Center.

BuschKollegium in Karlsruhe

Name: Works by Brahms, Busch, and Treiber
Start: 2026-11-01T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Nikolauskapelle Durlach

Clarinet Sounds Between Romanticism, Bach Tradition, and Premiere

The Nikolauskapelle Durlach will become a resonance space for compelling chamber music on November 1, 2026. The BuschKollegium connects works by Johannes Brahms and Adolf Busch with the premiere of a clarinet quintet composed specifically for Bettina Beigelbeck and the ensemble by Felix Treiber.

Brahms: Late Work with Extraordinary Depth of Sound

At the center is Johannes Brahms’ clarinet quintet, a key piece of romantic chamber music. Inspired by the soulful playing of clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld, Brahms developed a score of great emotional density. Between warm clarinet tone and finely tuned string accompaniment, music unfolds that unites intimacy, melancholy, and orchestral expansiveness in a concentrated ensemble sound.

Adolf Busch and the Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

Adolf Busch, the namesake of the BuschKollegium, is represented with a composition for clarinet and string trio. The work is clearly rooted in the tradition of Brahms and Max Reger. In particular, the great double fugue refers to Johann Sebastian Bach's contrapuntal heritage and demands precise synchronization, clear interplay, and sensitive musical conducting from the ensemble.

Premiere by Felix Treiber

A special moment of the concert morning is the premiere of Felix Treiber's clarinet quintet. The composer from Karlsruhe wrote the piece specifically for Bettina Beigelbeck and the BuschKollegium. Despite its concise, concentrated structure, the music allows space for wit and charm. Thus, analytical clarity meets immediate stage energy.

Chamber Music in the Nikolauskapelle Durlach

The historical Nikolauskapelle provides the perfect setting for this program. In the special acoustics of the sacred space, sound colors, breath control, and the subtle transitions between clarinet and strings become distinctly apparent. The concert experience is aimed at all those who wish to experience romantic chamber music, contemporary music, and musical discoveries in a concentrated live atmosphere.

What the Audience Can Expect

The concert combines a monumental work of Brahms’ reception, Adolf Busch's artistic engagement with counterpoint, and a new composition from Karlsruhe. Attendees can expect a varied morning with virtuosic clarinet artistry, expressive string lengths, and the special tension of a premiere. Those who want not only to hear chamber music but also to experience it in its full sonic depth should attend this concert live in the Nikolauskapelle Durlach.