The musical surroundings in Leipzig, the city of Johan Sebastian Bach (or city of Mendelssohn or Reger), are without doubt unique. Step by step one encounters musical history: Thomaskirche, Nikolaikirche, Gewandhaus, Bach-Archiv, Mendelssohnhaus, University, Musical Instrument Museum, Middle German Radio Station - and even our own University of Music, the oldest one in Germany, founded by Mendelssohn himself in 1843. The confrontation with this history has an effect (consciously or sub-consciously) on always every musical action.
There is an impressive and unique landscape of organs in and around Leipzig, which, surprisingly, continues to change again and again. The Silbermann organs in Rötha (near Leipzig) or Freiberg, as well as the Sauer organ at St Thomas Church, attract visitors from all over the world. A few years ago, the restoration of the Ladegast organ at St Nikolai Church was completed to great critical acclaim. The two new organs at the University of Music, the historically inspired organ by Collon and the romantic instrument by Eule in the new Concert Hall, are hugely successful and complement the many historic organs in the area greatly.
English translation by Prof. Stefan Engels
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