Gewandhausorchester live in Leipzig

Experience Gewandhausorchester live on January 22nd

The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig will perform at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Germany on January 22, 2027. The orchestra is renowned for its interpretation of German Romantic composers – particularly Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Brahms – but maintains a broad repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary works. A defining characteristic is its historically informed performance practice, striving for authenticity in sound and interpretation.

The Gewandhaus itself holds significant musical history. Established in 1743, it began as a concert series organized by merchants and quickly became a central element of Leipzig’s cultural life. The current building, opened in 1981, is actually the third iteration; the first Gewandhaus was a repurposed ballroom and the second, built in 1886, was destroyed during World War II.

Felix Mendelssohn served as Kapellmeister of the Gewandhausorchester from 1835-1846 and significantly raised its international profile. He championed the works of Bach – notably conducting the *St Matthew Passion* after a period of near oblivion – and established many traditions still observed today.