Randy Houser - Back To God

GEWANDHOUSE (German: Gewandhaus, lit. - clothing house) - name. conc. society, hall and symph. Orchestra in Leipzig. The history of G.'s concerts dates back to 1743, when the tradition of the so-called. "Big concerts" (by an amateur orchestra of 16 people. I.F. Dales). After the break caused by the Seven Years' War, the orchestra under the name. "Amateur concerts" resumed its activity at hand. I. A. Hiller (1763-85), which brought the composition of the orchestra to 30 people. In 1781, the Leipzig mayor V. Müller formed the directorate that led the orchestra. The membership was expanded and a subscription was opened, consisting of 24 concerts per year. From 1781 the orchestra performed in the former. building for sale Cloth - G. In 1884 on the site of the old built a new building conc. Hall, retaining the name. G. (the so-called New G.; was destroyed during the 2nd World War 1939-45). Conc.G. Hall was a permanent venue for the performance of this orchestra (hence the name - G. Leipzig Orchestra). At the end of 18 - beginning. 19 centuries G.'s orchestra formed into excellent muses.