When does the concert »Torn« begin?

The concert takes place on September 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Old Fencing Hall at Geiststraße 6 in 37073 Göttingen.

How much are the tickets?

The tickets cost 15 to 25 Euros.

Is the Old Fencing Hall easily accessible?

Yes, the venue is centrally located in Göttingen city center. It is about a 5-minute walk from the train station, and there are parking options at the Groner Tor parking garage.

Is the concert a classical violin matinee?

No, »Torn« is a contemporary concert with violin and sound direction, where electronic audio materials also play an important role.

A gentle flow of tension and beauty fills Göttingen's Old Fencing Hall

Name: Torn – Adam Woodward & Arsalan Abedian
Start: 2026-09-12T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-12T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Alte Fechthalle

An evening of silence, tension, and shimmering sound

With »Torn«, a concert evening opens up in the Old Fencing Hall Göttingen that releases the violin from pure melody and leads into a multifaceted sound dramaturgy. Adam Woodward on the violin and Arsalan Abedian in sound direction present a program that makes loneliness, repetition, and musical stasis experienceable in intense live moments. The event is part of the Music 21 Festival 2026 and connects contemporary music with a concentrated, almost meditative stage situation.

Between natural sounds and electric tension

The program documented by kulturis features works by Bahar Royaee, Carola Bauckholt, Farzia Fallah, Stuart Wheeler, Peter Ablinger, and Jack Sheen. The violin appears sometimes naked and alone, sometimes amplified, sometimes in dialogue with electronic audio material. It is precisely this orchestration of reduction that makes the evening captivating: smallest gestures, delicate shades, and abrupt breaks shape a concert experience that does not need to be loud in order to resonate long afterward.

A space built on intimacy

The Old Fencing Hall is one of the special cultural venues in Göttingen. With its central location in the city center, good acoustics, and variable seating arrangement, it creates a framework that works ideally for experimental formats like »Torn«. The proximity to the train station and parking options at the Groner Tor parking garage further facilitate access. Thus, not only does the music come into focus, but also the audience's mood, which becomes particularly palpable in such an intimate hall.

A contemporary program with profile

Arsalan Abedian is anchored in the scene for contemporary music as a composer, santur player, and sound director. His artistic work moves between electroacoustic approaches, sound installations, and experimental performance situations. Adam Woodward brings the physical presence of live interpretation as a violinist. Together, they create an evening that does not rely on effects but on precision, attention, and the power of small shifts in sound.

What to expect for visitors on this evening

»Torn« promises not an ordinary violin concert, but a sensitive live experience between concentration and surprise. Those who appreciate contemporary music, fine sound colors, and a strong spatial effect will experience an evening of depth and atmosphere in Göttingen. This concert should not only be heard but experienced on-site in the moment.