The Heinrich Schütz House in Weißenfels
Heinrich Schütz shone as an outstanding musician of the 17th century far beyond the borders of Saale-Unstrut. An insider's tip is his residence in Weißenfels - the only original preserved building that the composer called home. He had his composing room directly under the roof. There he was undisturbed and created his great late works such as "Der Schwanengesang". A visit to the Heinrich Schütz House in Weißenfels means tracing his life: exploring the composer's room, getting to know his works, examining the musical instruments of his time - and, above all, becoming active yourself.
The exhibition on Heinrich Schütz awakens the desire for music
350 years later, it is a high-quality, with the Iconic Award 2014 excellent Permanent exhibitionwhich breathes music into the Renaissance building and immerses visitors in the life of the court conductor. The exhibition is not dusty, but aims to encourage participation with many interactive possibilities. On three floors, you can experience the career of Heinrich Schütz through numerous sound examples and films. Four Schütz sofas invite you to cosy acoustic interaction. In audio plays, you will walk side by side with the composer through the important stages of his life. Brave ones sing a choral movement together with the sounding music stand or compose small Schütz works themselves. How does it work? Find out!
On different paths to Heinrich Schütz
For those who want to learn not only about Heinrich Schütz but also about the house itself, it is best to follow the architectural trail to valuable details and finds in the house. And for the younger guests, the children's path playfully tells about the life of the composer Heinrich Schütz.
Psst ... did you know that ...
there are even more Schütz places in Saale-Unstrut? You can even set off by bike to explore them all. We have provided you with some information in our article "Upbeat to Heinrich-Schütz - 3 cycling tours for autumn" have compiled all the information on this. But you can also try out the tours at any other time of year. When will you pack your bike and cycle to Heinrich Schütz?
