Editing Leipzig (section)

===Music===
====Baroque to Modern====
[[Johann Sebastian Bach]] spent the longest phase of his career in Leipzig, from 1723 until his death in 1750, conducting the [[Thomanerchor]] (St. Thomas Church Choir), at the [[St. Thomas Church, Leipzig|St. Thomas Church]], the [[St. Nicholas Church, Leipzig|St. Nicholas Church]] and the [[Paulinerkirche, Leipzig|Paulinerkirche]], the university church of Leipzig (destroyed in 1968). The composer [[Richard Wagner]] was born in Leipzig in 1813, in the [[Brühl (Leipzig)|Brühl]]. [[Robert Schumann]] was also active in Leipzig music, having been invited by [[Felix Mendelssohn]] when the latter established Germany's first musical [[conservatoire]] in the city in 1843. [[Gustav Mahler]] was second conductor (working under [[Artur Nikisch]]) at the [[Oper Leipzig|Leipzig Opera]] from June 1886 until May 1888, and achieved his first significant recognition while there by completing and publishing [[Carl Maria von Weber]]'s opera [[Die Drei Pintos]]. Mahler also completed his own [[Symphony No. 1 (Mahler)|1st Symphony]] while living in Leipzig.

Today the conservatory is the [[University of Music and Theatre Leipzig]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hmt-leipzig.de/index.php?english |title=Welcome to our University of Music & Theatre |access-date=2 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100119022822/http://www.hmt-leipzig.de/index.php?english |archive-date=19 January 2010}}</ref> A broad range of subjects are taught, including artistic and teacher training in all orchestral instruments, voice, interpretation, coaching, piano [[chamber music]], orchestral conducting, choir conducting and [[musical composition]] in various musical styles. The drama departments teach acting and [[dramaturgy|scriptwriting]].

The [[Bach-Archiv Leipzig]], an institution for the documentation and research of the life and work of Bach (and also of the [[Bach family]]), was founded in Leipzig in 1950 by [[Werner Neumann]]. The Bach-Archiv organizes the prestigious [[International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition]], initiated in 1950 as part of a music festival marking the bicentennial of Bach's death. The competition is now held every two years in three changing categories. The Bach-Archiv also organizes performances, especially the international festival [[Bachfest Leipzig]] and runs the Bach-Museum.

The city's musical tradition is also reflected in the worldwide fame of the [[Gewandhausorchester|Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra]], under its chief conductor [[Andris Nelsons]], and the Thomanerchor.

The [[MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra]] is Leipzig's second largest symphony orchestra. Its current chief conductor is [[Kristjan Järvi]]. Both the Gewandhausorchester and the MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra make use of in the [[Gewandhaus]] concert hall.

For over sixty years Leipzig has been offering a "school concert"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.musikschule-leipzig.de/r-schulkonzerte.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716230914/http://www.musikschule-leipzig.de/r-schulkonzerte.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 July 2009 |title=Schulkonzerte |publisher=musikschule-leipzig.de}}</ref> programme for children in Germany, with over 140 concerts every year in venues such as the Gewandhaus and over 40,000 children attending.

====Contemporary====
Leipzig is known for its independent music scene and subcultural events. Leipzig has for thirty years been home to the {{lang|de|[[Wave-Gotik-Treffen]]|italic=no}} (WGT), which is currently the world's largest Gothic festival, where thousands of fans of [[goth music]] gather in the early summer. The first Wave Gotik Treffen was held at the Eiskeller club, today known as [[Conne Island]], in the [[Connewitz]] district. [[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]]'s notorious album [[Live in Leipzig]] was also recorded at the Eiskeller club. 

Leipzig Pop Up was an annual music trade fair for the independent music scene as well as a music festival taking place on [[Pentecost]] weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leipzig-popup.de/ |title=Pop Up official website |access-date=9 January 2010 |archive-date=24 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424162923/http://leipzig-popup.de/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Its most famous indie-labels are Moon Harbour Recordings (House) and Kann Records (House/Techno/Psychedelic). Several venues offer live music frequently, including the [[Moritzbastei]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moritzbastei.de/ |title=Moritzbastei homepage |access-date=9 May 2010 |archive-date=7 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507051355/http://www.moritzbastei.de/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tonelli's, and Noch Besser Leben.

''[[Die Prinzen]]'' ("The Princes") is a German band founded in Leipzig. With almost six million records sold, they are one of the most successful German bands. 

The cover photo for the [[Beirut (band)|Beirut]] band's 2005 album ''[[Gulag Orkestar]]'', according to the sleeve notes, was stolen from a Leipzig library by Zach Condon.

The city of Leipzig is also the birthplace of [[Till Lindemann]], best known as the lead vocalist of [[Rammstein]], a band formed in 1994.

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File:Opernhaus Leipzig Abend Nacht.jpg|[[Leipzig Opera]]
File:AUGUSTUSPLATZ-014.jpg|View over [[Augustusplatz]] with the Gewandhaus
File:Leipzig - Universitätsstraße - Moritzbastei 05 ies.jpg|[[Moritzbastei]] is the largest student club in Germany and is famous for its atmosphere and large number of cultural and music events.
File:Johann Sebastian Bach Denkmal Leipzig.jpg|Monument of [[Johann Sebastian Bach]]
File:Wahren3.jpg|[[Haus Auensee]], a concert hall
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