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Gewandhausorchester zu Leipzig - City of Music Leipzig

The Gewandhaus Orchestra can look back on a tradition of more than 275 years.

 In addition to the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, the Leipzig Opera and the famous St. Thomas Boys' Choir are further venues for the Gewandhaus Orchestra. The orchestra is known for its outstanding musical quality, renowned conductors and numerous tours and guest performances all over the world.The Gewandhaus Orchestra is one of the leading symphony orchestras internationally and is also the oldest civic orchestra in the German-speaking world.

To find out more about the famous Gewandhausorchester and listen to an interview with orchestra member Dorothea Hemken, it's worth listening to the !

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LEIPZIG CARD / LEIPZIG REGIO CARD: 10% discount on the ticket price for many events at the Gewandhaus

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Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

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