Dear Members and Friends of Houston-Leipzig, a busy and interesting year comes to an end. Under the leadership of our 2013 President Dr. Ute Eisele we participated in some outstanding and true highlights; I mention only our 20th anniversary celebration in September and the visit of the St. Thomas Boys Choir last month. Next year […]
The University of Texas Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Alumni Foundation has selected Norton Rose Fulbright trusts and estates lawyer Rodney Koenig for its Distinguished Alumnus Award. Jointly awarded by the UT NROTC Midshipmans and Alumni foundations, the award is given for outstanding personal achievement or support that credits the UT Naval ROTC. Koenig is […]
We hope that you already have secured your tickets for the performances of the world-famous Thomanerchor/St. Thomas Boys Choir from Leipzig, under the direction of Thomas Cantor Georg Christoph Biller, this Saturday and Sunday at the Shepherd School of Music’s Stude Hall on the Rice University Campus. The concert on November 9 begins at 7:00 […]
Houston will welcome a cultural treasure from Leipzig, the Thomanerchor (St. Thomas Boys Choir), the only musical institution in Europe in continuous existence for over 800 years. Johann Sebastian Bach was once its director, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy worked with it, and Richard Wagner was a member. On Saturday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. the choir will […]
Surely you must have heard of Die Prinzen – the first band out of Leipzig after German Unity that became enormously popular all over the country. Sebastian Krumbiegel was the founding member of the Prinzen, all former members of the St. Thomas Boys Choir. They soon became famous for their humorous, tongue-in-cheek critiques of German […]
With a Commemorative Week from October 16 to 20, 2013, the City of Leipzig and the surrounding region are paying their respect to the Battle of the Nations together with the inauguration of the Monument and the Russian Church. Describing the week which will place the picture of a peaceful and unified Europe at the […]
It is always a pleasure to visit the Museum of Fine Arts with a talk and tour by Dr. Helga Aurisch, Curator of European Art. Over the years she has delighted and enlightened us with her insightful, humorous lectures about the exhibits at the museum. On Thursday, October 17, 2013, we have the unique opportunity […]
Our 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Junior League on Saturday, September 21, 2013, is almost upon us. We are so excited to see all of you, and are busy planning a wonderful evening. We begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary beverage of your choice (champagne, wine, or beer). […]
Preparations are progressing nicely for our 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 21, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the Junior League. If you are a member of Houston-Leipzig, you will already have received your invitation. The dinner is for members only, and seating is limited. If you have any questions about membership please let us know; […]
This week several of our board members and a group of Bach aficionados led by Dr. Robert Moore will travel to Leipzig for Bachfest 2013, and on Thursday, June 13, our sister organization in Leipzig, the Staedtepartnerschaft Leipzig-Houston, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of our sister city relationship. We’ll post a report and pictures soon. […]
