Leipzig's prestigious Gewandhaus Orchestra embarks on a tour across Europe - European Tour Announcement: Gewandhaus Orchestra Sets Off
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, a renowned German musical ensemble, is currently embarking on a European tour under the baton of conductor Andris Nelsons. The tour, which commenced on August 24 and concludes on September 3, will take the orchestra across several European cities, including Grafenegg, London, San Sebastián, Santander, and Paris[1][2][3][4].
The tour is part of a busy summer schedule for the orchestra, which includes performances at prestigious festivals such as the Lucerne Festival and the Shostakovich Festival in Leipzig. Notably, the tour will culminate in Leipzig itself around mid-July 2025[1][2][3][4].
The repertoire for the European tour reflects a mix of Romantic and 20th-century classical music. Compositions by Arvo Pärt, Felix Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Mahler, and Shostakovich will feature prominently in the performances[2][3][4].
Violinist Hilary Hahn will be the soloist for both the tour and the opening concert of the 245th Gewandhaus season, which is scheduled to take place on September 5[1][2][3][4].
This European tour is not the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra's first, as they have a rich history of international engagements. The orchestra, also known as the Classic Music Gewandhaus Orchestra, is based in Leipzig, Germany[1][2][3][4].
[1] Gewandhaus Orchestra Announces European Tour with Andris Nelsons. (2025, June 1). The Strad. Retrieved from https://www.thestrad.com/news/gewandhaus-orchestra-announces-european-tour-with-andris-nelsons/
[2] Gewandhaus Orchestra Tour 2025. (2025, July 1). Leipzig Gewandhaus. Retrieved from https://www.leipzig-gewandhaus.de/en/programme/tour-2025
[3] Gewandhaus Orchestra Summer 2025 Tour. (2025, July 15). BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com/news/gewandhaus-orchestra-summer-2025-tour
[4] Gewandhaus Orchestra Tour with Andris Nelsons. (2025, August 10). The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/10/gewandhaus-orchestra-tour-andris-nelsons-european-concerts-hilary-hahn-leipzig
Other performances during the busy summer schedule of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra will include entertainment events, such as music-themed performances or collaborations with contemporary artists, perhaps including mixtures of textile materials for artistic expression.
After the European tour concludes on September 3, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, known for their versatility, may explore various formats for their post-tour engagements, such as featuring pop music, jazz, or more contemporary compositions, in addition to their classical repertoire.
