Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
MDR-Würfel - MDR-Orchester und -Chöre
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MDR Cube - MDR Orchestra and Choirs
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. MDR-Würfel - MDR-Orchester und -Chöre / MDR Cube - MDR Orchestra and Choirs Marker
Der MDR-Würfel ist seit 2001 Proben- und Aufnahme-Ort von MDR Sinfonieorchester, MDR Rundfunkchor und MDR Kinderchor. Die drei Ensembles haben Mediengeschichte geschrieben: seit 1923 als ältestes Radio-Orchester Europas, als größter deutscher Rundfunkchor (gegr. 1946) und als einziger Kinderchor der ARD (gegr. 1948). Heute konzertieren Orchester und Chöre in ganz Mitteldeutschland und haben sich durch ihre Medienpräsenz, neue Konzertformen und internationale Gastspiele einen Namen gemacht.
Since 2001, the Cube has been the rehearsal and recording place for the MDR Sinfonieorchester, MDR Rundfunkchor and MDR Kinderchor. These three ensembles have made media history: as Europe's oldest radio orchestra (since 1923), Germany's largest radio choir (est. 1946), ARD broadcasting corporation only children's choir (est. 1948). The orchestra and the choirs give concerts all over Central Germany, having made a name for themselves with their media presence, new forms of concerts as well as international guest performances.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 51° 20.292′ N, 12° 22.751′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Augustusplatz just north of Kurt-Masur-Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Augustuspl 9a, Leipzig SN 04109, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Erinnerung an die Stadtverordnetentagung vom 1. März 1848 (within shouting distance of this marker); Neues Gewandhaus / New Gewandhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Paulinum - Aula und Universitätskirche St. Pauli (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Universitätskirche St. Pauli / St. Paul's University Church (about 120 meters away); Zum Gedenken an die Familie Bamberger / In Memory of the Bamberger Family (about 150 meters away); 40. Jahrestag der DDR / 40th anniversary of the GDR (about 150 meters away); Friedensgebet und Ausreisedemonstration / Prayers for Peace and Demonstration for Freedom (about 150 meters away); Paul Fleming (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. MDR-Würfel - MDR-Orchester und -Chöre / MDR Cube - MDR Orchestra and Choirs Marker
The marker is located at the back entrance to the Paulinum.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. MDR-Würfel - MDR-Orchester und -Chöre / MDR Cube - MDR Orchestra and Choirs Marker
The approach to the entrance to the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
