Gewandhaus, Augustusplatz, . Mendelssohn's orchestra still exists, but the concert hall is new. Inside is a huge painting by Sighard Gille, visible through the windows from Augustusplatz. �
Motet in St. Thomas Church, Thomaskirche, Thomaskirchhof, . Friday 6 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m.; free seating, come early (church opens 45 min before). Listen to the St. Thomas Boys Choir performing Bach's music in its original environment. Be aware that a guest choir may sing instead at any time as the St. Thomas Choir travels a lot. Since the motet is primarily a musical form of devotion and not a musical performance for tourists, applause is uncommon and frowned upon. 2€. �
Oper, Augustusplatz, . The opera house of Leipzig. Though the building is only 50 years old, the company looks back at more than 300 years of history. �
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