Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Arthur Nikisch

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

1. Arthur Nikisch Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In dem nicht mehr erhaltenen Haus
Thomasiusstraße 28
wohnte während seiner letzten Lebensjahre
der berühmte Dirigent,
Kapellmeister am Leipziger Stadttheater
und Leipziger Gewandhauskapellmeister
Arthur Nikisch
geboren 17.10.1855
gestorben 22.1.1922

„Auf das Wohl des Auserwählten unter den Auserwählten!“
Franz Liszt über Arthur Nikisch, 1885

[English Translation:]
In the building that no longer stands at Thomasiusstraße 28 lived during the final years of his life the renowned conductor, music director of the Leipzig City Theater, and conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Arthur Nikisch (born October 17, 1855; died January 22, 1922.

"To the health of the chosen one among the chosen!"
— Franz Liszt about Arthur Nikisch, 1885

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1922.

Location. 51° 20.404′ N, 12° 22.054′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Thomasiusstraße and Nikischpl., on the right when traveling east on Thomasiusstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Thomasiusstraße 32, 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: Deutscher Anwaltverein (DAV) / German Bar Association Headquarters

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Das Leipziger Künstlerhaus / Leipzig Artists' House (within shouting distance of this marker); Denkmal für den Ersten Weltkrieg / World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Arthur Holke (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Käthe Windscheid (about 210 meters away); Fela Frigge (about 210 meters away); Bernhard Bleiweiss (about 240 meters away); Chaim Bleiweiss (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Also see . . . Arthur Nikisch. Wikipedia

Arthur Nikisch (12 October 1855 – 23 January 1922) was a Hungarian conductor who performed internationally, holding posts in Boston, London, Leipzig and—most importantly—Berlin. He was considered an outstanding interpreter of the music of Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Liszt. Johannes Brahms praised Nikisch's performance of his Fourth Symphony as "quite exemplary, it's impossible to hear it any better."

(Submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Arthur Nikisch Marker - Reverse Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

2. Arthur Nikisch Marker - Reverse Side

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

3. Arthur Nikisch Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

4. Arthur Nikisch Marker

View of the marker along the street.

Arthur Nikisch image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Nicola Perscheid - Wikipedia Commons, circa 1901

5. Arthur Nikisch

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.