The Firebird

Name: The Firebird
Start: 2026-10-25T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · 18:00

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Germany

23 €

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The Firebird — Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, Leipzig

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The MDR-Sinfonieorchester, conducted by Stephanie Childress, performs "Ognisty ptak" (The Firebird) at the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 18:00. This is one of nine German dates on the orchestra's autumn tour across the country's leading concert halls. The programme explores Russian folklore in music, featuring orchestral miniatures by Anatoly Lyadov, a suite from Prokofiev's opera, and Stravinsky's celebrated ballet score. The Gewandhaus is one of the world's most prestigious concert venues and home to the Gewandhausorchester, one of the oldest civic orchestras. Tickets cost 23 €.

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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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