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The Economization of the Knowledge Society

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Jubilee exhibition: The Enlightenment of the World

Motet: Collegium Vocale of the Bach- Choir Siegen in the St. Thomas Church

The Leipzig Christmas market

 

 

 

Further information on the events

Jubilee exhibition: The Enlightenment of the World

Saxony and the rise of modern sciences

The exhibition

With around 700 rare objects, the anniversary exhibition highlights Universität Leipzig in the Age of Enlightenment – an era of great innovation, in which research and new insights changed the world. “Knowledge” was a key word for the 18th century. A great number of new disciplines were created and the rise of natural sciences began. The changes this brought to European intellectual history still characterize our societies today.

	Großes Universitätssiegel, Abdruck 1516		Zepterpaar der Universität

Unique exhibits, such as paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, scientific instruments, collections of historic specimens, clothes and documents, illustrate how important foundations of modern society are due to the Age of Enlightenment. Saxony and Universität Leipzig in particular, were at the centre of this development, shaping the history of science in Germany and Europe with lasting effect.

	Friedrich Bernhard Werner: Ansicht Leipzigs von Osten (Ausschnitt), um 1723

Address
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig
Altes Rathaus
Markt 1
04019 Leipzig

Opening hours

Tue – Sun, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Admission

Adults 6,00 €
Concessions 4,00 €
Up to age 16 free
Groups 4,00 € (p.p.)(12 persons minimum)
Audio guide
Will be available in English
Further information:
www.erleuchtung-der-welt.de/

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Motet: Collegium Vocale of the Bach- Choir Siegen in the St. Thomas Church
The St. Thomas Church is one of two houses of worship in Leipzig’s city center. 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. The St. Thomas Church dates back to the 12th Century. It was here in 1409 that the University of Leipzig was founded. From 1492 to 1496, the church had the form of a late Gothic hall church. It was also here in 1539 that Martin Luther preached the implementation of the Reformation. For the last 800 years, the St. Thomas Boys Choir has been singing here. Today, visitors from all over the world come to Leipzig to observe church services in the St. Thomas Church, hear a motet from the St. Thomas Boys Choir, or to take pleasure in concerts and organ music. Enjoy the orchestra of the Bach- Choir Siegen under the direction of Ulrich Stötzel.
		Dates Saturday, 5 Dezember 2009 Start: 3 p.m. Address Thomaskirche Thomaskirchhof 18 04109 Leipzig Opening hours Mon- Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Admission free    Further information: www.thomaskirche.org
St. Thomas Church in winter Quelle: LTM-Schmidt

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The Leipzig Christmas market

Enjoy the city of Leipzig during the winter and Christmas season: strolling through the famous Christmas market which history dates back to the year 1767 and following the delicious smell of „Glühwein“ (hot wine punch) and Saxon coffee and pastry specialties.
		The Leipziger Christmas market Quelle: Studio 80

Date:24 November – 22 December 2009

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