Paradies und Peri

Name: Paradies und Peri
Start: 2026-09-13T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 · 18:00

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Germany

23 €

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Paradies und Peri — Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Leipzig

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MDR-Rundfunkchor performs Schumann's oratorio "Das Paradies und die Peri" at Gewandhaus zu Leipzig on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 18:00. The choir, together with MDR-Sinfonieorchester under conductor Dennis Russell Davies, brings to life the story of a fallen angel seeking the path to paradise, inspired by Thomas Moore's romantic epic. This is one of nine German dates where the ensemble presents this monumental Schumann work. Gewandhaus ranks among the world's most celebrated concert halls and serves as home to Gewandhausorchester. Admission is 23 euros.

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About: MDR-Sinfonieorchester

MDR-Sinfonieorchester is a German symphony orchestra based in Leipzig, operating under the public broadcaster MDR. Founded in 1923, it ranks among Germany's major radio orchestras. It frequently performs alongside the MDR-Rundfunkchor and appears on both German and international stages.

About: Dennis Russell Davies

Dennis Russell Davies is an American conductor and pianist, born in 1944. He has served as chief conductor of ensembles including the Bruckner Orchester Linz and the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, building a reputation for a repertoire that spans classical, romantic and contemporary music.

About the venue: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

The Gewandhaus zu Leipzig is one of the world's most renowned concert halls, home to the Gewandhausorchester, one of the oldest civic orchestras in the world. The current building, opened in 1981 on Augustusplatz, is the third to bear the name and seats over 1,900 in its Grand Hall. It hosts symphonic concerts, chamber music, and major classical events year-round.

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