University of Music and Theatre "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy"
The Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre is a partner of the Leipzig Card/Leipzig Regio Card.
The advantages are described under "Good to know/Price information".
The present-day University of Music and Theatre was founded in 1843 as the first higher educational institution for music in Germany by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847).
It is the most tradition-steeped music education institution in Germany and one of the most prestigious 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 Kapellmeisters. He fundamentally reformed musical life in Leipzig.
The photo shows the building at Grassistraße 1887, inaugurated in 8, with its neo-Renaissance façade.
The advantages are described under "Good to know/Price information".
The present-day University of Music and Theatre was founded in 1843 as the first higher educational institution for music in Germany by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847).
It is the most tradition-steeped music education institution in Germany and one of the most prestigious 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 Kapellmeisters. He fundamentally reformed musical life in Leipzig.
The photo shows the building at Grassistraße 1887, inaugurated in 8, with its neo-Renaissance façade.
In addition, the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre (HMT) has a large second building at Dittrichring 21. Just as it did at the time of its founding, the HMT functions as a training ground for talent, including for the famous Gewandhausorchester, which is one of the leading orchestras in the world.
Around 1200 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.
Good to know
Opening hours
Ticket presale & reservation:
Mon – Fri from 13pm to 15pm (except on public holidays) at Grassitr. 8, Foyer
or by phone at +49 341/ 2144 - 615
Tickets can also be purchased at www.reservix.de.
The stated opening hours may differ during lecture-free periods.
Mon – Fri from 13pm to 15pm (except on public holidays) at Grassitr. 8, Foyer
or by phone at +49 341/ 2144 - 615
Tickets can also be purchased at www.reservix.de.
The stated opening hours may differ during lecture-free periods.
Price information
Ticket phone: +49 (0)341 2144-615 (Mon-Fri 13.00 - 15.00)
Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD/ LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users receive a discounted admission price for events that require payment.
Arrival & Parking
Public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Wächterstr. (Ferdinand-Rhode-Str.) (line 89). The destination is about 40 m away on foot from there. Other stops in the 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 centre of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring.
By car: The Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre is located in the southern centre of Leipzig and can be reached via Martin-Luther-Ring.
Organization
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