Featuring a diverse line-up of some of Sydney's finest musicians, the ARIA-nominated Zela Margossian Quintet are riding high on the back of their critically acclaimed album, The Road. With the released by the acclaimed Ropeadope records (USA), Margossian has garnered international attention for her kaleidoscopic original works and arrangements carrying influences from Armenian traditional music, melded with jazz and classical roots.

"This if freshly minted contemporary jazz bursting with panache"- All About Jazz

“…the result is this exemplary album that is simultaneously heartfelt, authentic, and wholly absorbing. This is music that can be returned to again and again, each time revealing a little more of itself with its abundance of inner detail” - JazzWise

Zela Margossian - piano
Stuart Vandegraaff - saxophones and clarinet
Alexander Inman-Hislop - drum kit
Adem Yilmaz - percussion
Jacques Emery - double bass

Doors: 6pm

Music: 6.30 pm
Over: 8.00 pm

Goethe Lounge: A series of events at the Goethe-Institut in Sydney. Curated by our programming team and presented in collaboration with a range of Australian partner organisations. Live music, talks, and other events in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.

Partnership: Goethe Lounge events in 2025 are proudly supported by Woollahra Municipal Council.

Accessibility note: This event will happen on the first floor, which is only accessible via a staircase. Unfortunately, our heritage building does not have an elevator. We apologise for the inconvenience; please get in touch if this is a concern or if you need assistance.

Photography note: By entering this event site you agree to being filmed or photographed as members of the audience. You may appear in photos or videos used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Acknowledgement: This event takes place on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather.