Ein Holländer in Klein-Paris – Paul de Wit und die Musikwelt. Öffentliche Sonntagsführung

In the organizer's words:

Themed tour of the special exhibition

A Dutchman in Little Paris - Paul de Wit and the world of music

Everything has a beginning - as does the history of every collection and the rediscovery of historical soundscapes. The Musical Instrument Museum at Leipzig University goes back to the commitment of the music enthusiast Paul de Wit from Maastricht, who found his adopted home in Leipzig in 1879, made a name for himself as a music publisher, collector, musician and manufacturer of musical instruments and, through his international contacts, friendships and business relationships, exerted an influence on European musical culture that has received far too little attention to date.

The collection established under Paul de Wit forms the historical origin of the Musical Instrument Museum. The special exhibition presents the life and work of this fascinating personality. Numerous previously unseen exhibits convey an impression of the passion for collecting and expertise, the ethics of protecting cultural assets and the emerging awareness of the relationship between original and restoration in the historicist era at the turn of the 20th century. Paul de Wit succeeded in awakening interest in historical musical instruments among scientists, musicians and instrument makers and establishing them alongside the modern music business.

The meeting point is on the 1st floor of the GRASSI

Costs are included in the entrance fee.

Price information:

Free admission up to 18 years, accompanying person for severely disabled persons (ID B); press; employees and students of Leipzig University; ICOM members; DMB members; employees Leipzig-Details; Family Pass Saxony Discounts: Students, trainees, with severely disabled pass, Leipzig Pass, Leipzig Card, volunteer pass