Music

Peterskirche and the spirit of Leonard Cohen

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Rolf Ableiter tells us he cannot imagine an alternative musical career to his act "Field Commander C," named in honour of "Field Commander Cohen," Leonard Cohen's 1979 tour of Europe. His musical love letter to his idol, in a strong, rich voice and a band to match, sold out Peterskirsche in Leipzig on November 8th,

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Bachfest Leipzig walking tour

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I’ve been wanting to make a “walking tour” video of the Bachfest venues after watching several such that just wander around Leipzig aimlessly. So here it is.

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Björk’s “Cornucopia” and the dream of a sustainable future

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Like her character in "Dancer in the Dark," Björk turns a tragedy into a musical in "Cornucopia." The iconic genre-bending artist is able to stare over the edge of the cliff with a stubborn hope as we all hurtle towards it. We attended her concert in Leipzig on 24 November and share our insights with

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Leipzig slashes contemporary music funding

Leipzig is more like the "City of Old Music," our investigative report finds.

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Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2023 Recap: GALLERY

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David Simon, Leipzig Glocal's art director, shares his impressions and photos captured during the 2023 Wave-Gotik Treffen in Leipzig.

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Concert review: Hermanos Gutiérrez at UT Connewitz

For the two hours, Hermanos Gutiérrez took us along on a musical journey through Mexico's landscapes, sounds and indigenous traditions.

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