Leipziger Notenspur
Leipziger Notenspur e.V. is a citizens' initiative that makes the musical history of Leipzig tangible. With individual discovery tours and cultural stations, it connects the past and the present, promotes the musical heritage, and contributes to the tourist development of the city.
Leipziger Notenspur e.V.
editThe Leipziger Notenspur e.V. is an innovative citizen initiative dedicated to the experience and preservation of Leipzig's rich musical history. Founded in 2012, the initiative connects the extraordinary musical tradition and present of the city with its buildings, public spaces, history, and citizens.
Key Products and Services
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Discovery Tours: The Leipziger Notenspur offers three individual routes: the Leipziger Notenspur, the Leipziger Notenrad, and the Leipziger Notenbogen. These routes allow visitors to explore the unique musical treasures of Leipzig on foot or by bike. The Notenspur connects the most important original locations in the city center of Leipzig over a length of 5.1 km, marked by curved steel elements in the ground[4][5].
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Cultural Stations: The route includes numerous historical and culturally significant sites such as the New Gewandhaus, the Mendelssohn House, the Grieg Meeting Place, the Schumann House, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum. At each station, sound examples and information are provided in German and English[4][5].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Leipziger Notenspur e.V. is to make the musical history of Leipzig experienceable and audible for the public. The initiative aims to establish a connection between the past and the present, to inspire imagination, and to awaken understanding of the historical circumstances surrounding the creation of great musical works. It strives to create a hallmark for the citizens of Leipzig and to develop an internationally recognizable umbrella brand for the music city of Leipzig[1][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
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Cultural Preservation: The initiative is committed to preserving and promoting Leipzig's musical cultural heritage by guiding through 800 years of music history across the city and connecting places through the ages[5].
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Tourism Development: By creating a tourist attraction, the initiative aims to contribute to the economic and cultural development of the city[1].
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Intergenerational Values: The Leipziger Notenspur e.V. works to uncover and convey cultural values and roots across generations, disciplines, and social backgrounds[1].
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European Heritage Label: The initiative supports Leipzig's application for the European Heritage Label to promote the international recognition of the city's musical significance[1].
Through its diverse projects and initiatives, the Leipziger Notenspur e.V. makes the music city of Leipzig a unique and fascinating travel destination that attracts visitors from all over the world.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.gooding.de/notenspur-foerderverein-e-v-46291
- 2 - https://www.notenspur-leipzig.de/fileadmin/notenspur/content/pdf/Internes/LNS_Konzeption_und_Selbstdarstellung_2014.pdf
- 3 - https://www.notenspur-leipzig.de
- 4 - https://www.leipzig.travel/tour/leipziger-notenspur
- 5 - https://www.leipzig.de/freizeit-kultur-und-tourismus/kunst-und-kultur/kunst-im-oeffentlichen-raum/kultur-stadtrouten/leipziger-notenspur