Jóvenes Orquestas
Leipziger Universitätsorchester
The Leipzig University Orchestra (LUO) was founded as an autonomous student orchestra in October 2003. Within a short period of time it developed from initially some few enthusiasts to a complete, classical symphony orchestra. Soon it was acknowledged by the university and became the Leipzig University Orchestra, which was celebrated with a concert in the Leipzig Gewandhaus. The MDR (public broadc
The Leipzig University Orchestra (LUO) was founded as an autonomous student orchestra in October 2003. Within a short period of time it developed from initially some few enthusiasts to a complete, classical symphony orchestra. Soon it was acknowledged by the university and became the Leipzig University Orchestra, which was celebrated with a concert in the Leipzig Gewandhaus. The MDR (public broadcasting) Symphony Orchestra supports the LUO with a sponsorship: We have sectional rehearsals under guidance of musicians of the MDR Symphony Orchestra and we have the possibility to use the MDR Symphony Orchestra studio. The orchestra benefits from its committed musicians who are encouraged to participate actively within a democratic structure. The basic rules of this structure are laid down in our statute, which can be found on our webpage. The concert program, section leaders and the conductor, among other things, are chosen democratically by the orchestra. The election of the conductor takes place every two years. On the one hand, we would like to give young conductors the possibility to gain experience, on the other hand, we students want to get to know different ways of conducting and interpreting the music.