Immediately east of the University in Leipzig is the Gewandhaus, the magnificent home of the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Built in 1981, the three-story hall is decorated with paintings by modern artists and is well known for its excellent acoustics.
In the Grosser Saal, the main concert hall, is one of the city's two Schuke organs (the other is at St. Thomas Church).
In addition to its first-rate concert program, the hall hosts organ concerts during the Bach Festival in June and a number of other special events.
