Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Konservatorium
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Old Conservatoire
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire Marker
In diesem Hof wurde 1843 das Leipziger „Conservatorium der Musik“ auf Initiative Mendelssohns eröffnet - die erste Musikhochschule auf dem Gebiet des heutigen Deutschlands. Bedeutende Lehrer der Anfangszeit neben Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy waren Clara und Robert Schumann. Zu den berühmten Studenten der ersten Jahrzehnte zählen Edvard Grieg und Leoš Janáček.
An initiative of Mendelssohn, the Leipzig "Conservatoire of Music" was opened in this courtyard area in 1843 as the first music college within the borders of present-day Germany. Clara and Robert Schumann joined Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy as significant teachers during the early years. The most famous students include Edvard Grieg and Leoš Janáček.
Erected by City of Leipzig and Free State of Saxony. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 51° 20.316′ N, 12° 22.597′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Neumarkt just south of Gewandgäßchen, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the covered pathway towards the courtyard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Neumarkt 9, 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: Guido Theodor Apel (within shouting distance of this marker); „Große Feuerkugel“ / "Great Fireball" (within shouting distance of this marker); Leipziger Messen / Leipzig Trade Fairs
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire Marker
The marker is located along a walkway to a courtyard.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire Marker
The pathway to the inter courtyard.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
