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- A wonderful variety of beautiful vistas from the pulsing city of Leipzig and the Baroque beauty of Dresden to the lovely landscape along the river Elbe
- Hotel and hostel accommodation in castles and former converting station
Saxony has a unique musical landscape and offers a big variety
It can be the young and vibrant university city of Leipzig with its famous Gewandhaus Orchestra, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s house, the Thomaner church (Bach’s heritage) and numerous art galleries. But it is also steeped in the history of the reunification of Germany and offers unique culture and baroque beauty such as the city of Dresden with its Semper Opera, located along the river of Elbe. It is also famous for having many historical castles including the Escape Castle Colditz and numerous spa towns. In the south of the region, there is an area known as the music valley because it has around 100 workshops and factories where instruments are created. Guided visits can be arranged to some of these workshops so you can see the traditional crafts behind musical instrument making.
Minimum Duration7 days/ 4 nights
Extra NightCall for Details
Coach typeExecutive 48-Seater with Air Conditioning
Tour ManagerFull Time
MealsFull Board
Journey time12 Hours from Calais
Concerts
Saxony offers wonderful opportunities for a mix of music tour groups. There are lovely bandstands in parks and spa towns as well as churches and cathedrals to perform in.
Sample itinerary
(Choirs)
If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.
Day 1
Depart the UK.
Day 2
Arrival at accommodation.
Day 3
Perform one concert and enjoy a visit to Leipzig. Go to either the Mendelssohn Museum or the Bach Institute/Museum and The Forum of Contemporary history.
Day 4
Visit of Colditz Castle and perform a concert either in Bad Lausik itself or at Colditz.
Day 5
Morning visit to the music instrument workshop in Markneukirchen, afterwards have fun visiting a ski jump which is nearby. In the afternoon perform a concert in Bad Elster.
Day 6
Depart for the UK.
Day 7
Arrival in the UK.
First International Choir Festival Leipzig
Come and join choirs from all over the world at this fabulous choir festival in the ‘City of Music’. To take place from 14-16 July 2017, the festival’s highlights include:
- Taking part in mass choir and flashmob events in the centre of the city
- Competing in the famous Mendelssohn House
- Taking part in workshops and gala events
- The chance to explore Leipzig and more of Saxony with visits to Dresden, Weimar and Colditz Castle as well as further away Vienna and Nuremburg.
Call our music team now if you want to be part of this wonderful new music festival.
Extra activities and excursions
Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.
- St. Thomas’ Church
- Moritzburg Castle
The St. Thomas Church is one of two houses of worship in Leipzig’s city centre. Home of the St. Thomas Boys Choir and a place of musical creativity, it is also the final resting place of the famous St. Thomas Cantor, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Moritzburg has become famous for its horse breeding and carp farming as well as through the activities of artist Käthe Kollwitz. In winter 1972/1973, the Baroque castle was the festive backdrop for “Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella”, one of the most popular German fairy-tale movies.
Where to stay
Popular places to stay.
The cities of Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz have a range of 2-5 star hotels that are centrally located as well as many new and modern youth hostels. There are many fantastic youth hostels in the region between the cities which are ideal for groups to visit places all around. Experience the adventure of staying in the Escape Castle Colditz as a large part of it is now converted into a modern youth hostel.
FAQs
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
We accept any group as long as they are used to performing together as an ensemble, even if only to their fellow students and parents. We always ask for a recent recording of your group and we have range of venues on offer that will welcome beginner groups as well as experienced ensembles.
A: We work hard to generate excellent attendance at each concert, as we understand that an appreciative audience makes all the difference. We produce eye-catching posters and handbills, which are displayed and distributed in the environs of your concerts. We also advertise your concerts in online and hard copy local What’s On Guides as well as newspapers, by way of press releases. In addition, we invite local dignitaries, music societies and music students to your concerts. Last but not least, we provide you with posters for your concerts, which will be displayed in your coach and placed on your Club Europe poster board at your venue by your tour manager before each concert.
We understand that when you go on a music tour where you stay is really important. All hotels and hostels we use are suitable for music ensembles with many offering rehearsal space and instrument storage. Rooms generally en-suite.