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Kieback&Peter is the new Premium Partner of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

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The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig combines musical excellence and commitment to climate protection. © Tom Thiele

The expert in intelligent building automation, Kieback&Peter, has been a new Premium Partner of the renowned Gewandhausorchester since the new 2024/2025 season and is providing significant support to the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig in promoting energy efficiency.

Symphony of culture & climate protection

Dr Gereon Röckrat (Administrative Director Gewandhaus zu Leipzig), Gunnar Harms (Member of the Orchestra Board), Niels Bohndorf (Branch Manager Leipzig/Magdeburg), Christoph Ritzkat (Managing Partner Kieback&Peter), Prof Andreas Schulz (Gewandhaus Director) (from left to right) ǀ © Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

The company will equip the Gewandhaus with innovative solutions in the field of building automation. The aim is to create a perfect symbiosis of tradition and modern technology and to equip the concert hall for the future with sustainable and energy-efficient systems, thus making its operation more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly. 

« The music of the Gewandhaus Orchestra touches people all over the world - we are proud to be able to accompany this unique cultural institution on its path to an innovative and sustainable future, » explains Christoph Ritzkat, Managing Partner of Kieback&Peter.

« Culture and technology go hand in hand in this partnership in order to offer both the outstanding artists and the audience an optimal experience and at the same time make a significant contribution to climate protection. »

Into harmony with the needs of the future

Niels Bohndorf, Head of the Leipzig / Magdeburg branch at Kieback&Peter, adds: « With our intelligent solutions, such as the holistic CO₂ reduction roadmap, we help to optimize existing systems in terms of energy efficiency and make building operations sustainable. In this way, the cooperation ensures that not only does the music sound great in the Gewandhaus, but that the energy balance also stays in sync. » 

Christian Fanghänel, Head of Fundraising, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig: “Thanks to the support of Kieback&Peter as a Premium Partner, we can not only create extraordinary musical experiences for our audience, but also make an important contribution to environmental protection. Modern building technology helps us to operate our building sustainably and energy-efficiently. In this way, the great tradition of the Gewandhaus is brought into harmony with the needs of the future.” 

About the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

At home in the heart of Leipzig: the Gewandhaus Orchestra. ǀ © Tom Thiele

Founded in 1781, the Gewandhausorchester is one of the most traditional orchestras in the world, a symbol of musical excellence that has characterised cultural life far beyond Leipzig for over two centuries. With its diverse repertoire and under the direction of renowned conductors, it delights audiences all over the world. The orchestra is known for its historical performances as well as its contemporary interpretations.