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Leipzig University

Wagner enrolled at Leipzig University in 1831 while studying composition with Theodor Weinlig.

The Neues Augusteum and Paulinum of Leipzig University on Augustusplatz.

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Wilhelm Thomas Fiege, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

01 / Why this place matters

Beginnings

The brief period of enrolment represents Wagner’s departure from a conventional academic career. More decisive was his parallel private study with Theodor Weinlig, which accelerated his professional musical development.

02 / Plan the visit

Leipzig

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Practical note

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Relevant years
1831
Type
Education
Story
Beginnings
Status
Visitor site
Address
Augustusplatz 10, 04109 Leipzig

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Richard-Wagner-Stätten GraupaOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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