City of Music Leipzig presents Wagner's "Ring Cycle"
The artistic director and general music director of the Leipzig Opera is committed to maintaining Wagner's works in Leipzig. By 2022, all of his compositions are to be included in the repertoire. Leipzig as a city of music also offers other musical highlights
The fascinating power of music can be felt everywhere in Leipzig. Around 500 composers have lived and worked here over the centuries, including Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Clara and Robert Schumann and Richard Wagner. The rich musical heritage also includes ensembles with a worldwide reputation such as the St. Thomas Boys Choir, the Gewandhaus Orchestra and Leipzig Opera. Leipzig also boasts a globally unique density of authentic places where many famous composers lived and worked. This treasure can be experienced through the Leipzig Music Trail. The unique music and route guidance system connects the 23 most important original locations in the city center over a distance of 5 km. You can find detailed information at www.leipzig.travel/musik.
On the road to Wagner 2022!
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- Photo: Kirsten Nijhof
- Ulf Schirmer 2016
Artistic Director and General Music Director Prof. Ulf Schirmer on Richard Wagner in Leipzig
