Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Grieg-Begegnungsstätte
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Grieg Memorial Centre

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

1. Grieg-Begegnungsstätte / Grieg Memorial Centre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Gebäude des Musikverlages C.F. Peters wohnte der norwegische Komponist und Pianist Edvard Grieg vor allem in den Wintermonaten als Gast seiner Verleger Max Abraham und Henri Hinrichsen. Hier entstand 1888 Griegs bekannte 1. Peer-Gynt-Suite.

The Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Grieg lived in this building, once owned by the music publisher C.F. Peters. He resided here mainly during the winter months as the guest of his publishers, Max Abraham and Henri Hinrichsen. It was here that Grieg wrote his famous Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 in 1888.

Erected by Stadt Leipzig. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 51° 20.039′ N, 12° 23.198′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Talstraße just north of An d. Verfassungslinde, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Talstraße 11, Leipzig SN 04103, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany.

Globally, it is in Europe,

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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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former East Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edvard Grieg (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Hinrichsen (about 150 meters away); Dr. Henri Hinrichsen (about 150 meters away); Dr. Hans Joachim Hinrichsen (about 150 meters away); Martha Hinrichsen (about 150 meters away); Dr. Max Abraham / Dr. Henri Hinrichsen (about 150 meters away); Musikbibliothek Peters / Peters Music Library (about 180 meters away); Henriette Goldschmidt (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

2. Grieg-Begegnungsstätte / Grieg Memorial Centre Marker

The entrance to the small park with the bust of Edvard Grieg

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

3. Grieg-Begegnungsstätte / Grieg Memorial Centre Marker

Bust of Edvard Grieg in the small fenced park.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Grieg-Begegnungsstätte⎯⎯⎯Grieg Memorial Centre

Grieg-Begegnungsstätte
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Grieg Memorial Centre