--- title: "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Drama" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy-university-of-music-and-drama" description: "The Hochschule für Musik und Theater \"Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy\" is a partner of the Leipzig Card/ Leipzig Regio Card.The benefits are described under \"Good to know/ Price information\".Today's Hochschule für Musik und Theater was founded in 1843 by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) as the first higher educational institution for music in Germany. It is the most traditional music education institution in Germany and one of the most renowned conservatories in Europe. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy worked in Leipzig for a total of 12 years and is considered one of the most important Leipzig Gewandhaus conductors. He fundamentally reformed musical life in Leipzig. The photo shows the building at Grassistraße 8 with its neo-Renaissance façade, which was inaugurated in 1887.In addition, the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy\" University of Music and Performing Arts (HMT for short) has a large second building at Dittrichring 21. Just as in its founding days, the HMT functions as a training ground, including for the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra, which is one of the world's leading orchestras. Around 1,200 young people from all over the world study at the university in 12 different disciplines and institutes.The HMT offers around 600 public events a year with concerts, operas, plays, jazz events and much more." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923880/1cc848adb61c9c43d1d13e1910594c88662ee37a06c39eb045a500d1ad9367a9/hochschule-f-r-musik-und-theater-felix-mendelssohn-bartholdy-city-of-music-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Drama ========================================================= - Other public institutions - Schools - Venue - Theatre Hochschule für Musik und Theater Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - City of Music Leipzig Hochschule-für-Musik-und-Theater-Leipzig-Bildung-Studieren-Kultur-Tom-Williger-leipzig-travel(1).jpg **The Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" is a partner of the Leipzig Card/ Leipzig Regio Card. The benefits are described under "Good to know/ Price information". Today's Hochschule für Musik und Theater was founded in 1843 by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) as the first higher educational institution for music in Germany.** It is the most traditional music education institution in Germany and one of the most renowned conservatories in Europe. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy worked in Leipzig for a total of 12 years and is considered one of the most important Leipzig Gewandhaus conductors. He fundamentally reformed musical life in Leipzig. The photo shows the building at Grassistraße 8 with its neo-Renaissance façade, which was inaugurated in 1887. In addition, the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" University of Music and Performing Arts (HMT for short) has a large second building at Dittrichring 21. Just as in its founding days, the HMT functions as a training ground, including for the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra, which is one of the world's leading orchestras. Around 1,200 young people from all over the world study at the university in 12 different disciplines and institutes. The HMT offers around 600 public events a year with concerts, operas, plays, jazz events and much more. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Advance ticket sales & reservations: Mon - Fri from 1 - 3 pm (except on public holidays) at Grassistr. 8, Foyer or by telephone on +49 341/ 2144 - 615 Tickets can also be purchased at www.reservix.de. The stated opening hours may vary during lecture-free periods. Read more Price info Ticket telephone: +49 (0)341 2144-615 (Mon-Fri 13.00 - 15.00) Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD/ LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users receive a reduced admission price for chargeable events. Read more Directions & Parking facilities Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Wächterstr. (Ferdinand-Rhode-Str.) (line 89). The destination is about a 40 m walk from there. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Leipzig, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz (900 m away), Neues Rathaus (550 m away). By car: The Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre is located in the southern center of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Festival - Show - Show - Place of interest - Other public institutions - Venue - Other public institutions - Tours 10.50 km - Canoe 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route 6.38 km - Canoe Contact Grassistraße 8 04107 Leipzig