Jena, May 13, 2026. The Kunstverein Jena invites you to an unconventional musical experience at the historic Marktplatz. On the coming Saturday, the duo “Liquid Soul” will present fascinating soundscapes created primarily from the elements of air and water.
- What: Concert “Liquid Soul – Music from Air and Water”
- Who: Gert Anklam and Beate Gatscha
- When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: Kunstverein Jena, Markt 16
A Sound Journey Beyond Classical Formats
On Saturday evening, musicians Gert Anklam and Beate Gatscha will transform the premises of the Kunstverein into a special acoustic world of experience. The artists promise a musical journey that deliberately moves away from classical concert formats.
At the center of the performance is a rare instrument: the so-called Wasserstichorgel (water organ). With this construction, the musicians create rhythmic and spherical soundscapes through the interaction of air pressure and water. The listening experience is complemented by the use of other instruments from various musical traditions, including the classical saxophone, the steel-drum-like Hang, the traditional Chinese mouth organ Sheng, and the Aquarion.
Background: The Kunstverein at the Jenaer Marktplatz
The venue at Markt 16 is located in the historical heart of Jena. The Marktplatz, framed by the historic town hall and the well-known Hanfried-Denkmal, is traditionally not only the political but also the cultural center of the university city. The Kunstverein Jena e.V., which significantly shapes urban life, regularly uses its premises for exhibitions of contemporary art, readings, and special musical formats. The compact spatial structure at the Markt is particularly suitable for experimental concerts, where the focus is on the acoustic delicacy of rare instruments and the direct proximity between artists and the audience.
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“Liquid Soul” guest performance at the Kunstverein
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