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Sound of Democracy: A musical journey through time for students in Leipzig
On October 28, 2025, Leipzig will present the multimedia performance “Sound of Democracy,” which will introduce students to the history of democracy.
Sound of Democracy: A musical journey through time for students in Leipzig
An exciting journey of discovery through the history of democracy is about to begin: Next Monday, the multimedia performance “Sound of Democracy” will be performed in the Philippuskirche in Leipzig. This extraordinary project is the result of a cooperation between the Places of German Democratic History Foundation, the Freiraum Syndikat and KampradMedia. It is aimed primarily at ninth grade students and will take them on a journey through time that examines the development of democracy from its beginnings in ancient Greece to the first female chancellor. This reports MDR.
What is special about “Sound of Democracy” is the interweaving of theater, music and multimedia elements. Viewers can look forward to an interactive performance that not only impresses with sensitive pieces of music, but also with pictures, videos and a lively presentation by a singer. A TV presenter will introduce historical locations, while well-rehearsed conversations with experts, such as Saxony-Anhalt's Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff, underline the relevance of Wittenberg's role in the Reformation. “Every historical event has its own piece of music,” explains musical director Lukas Dreyer and describes the sound as encouraging, but also with “dark tones”. The musical accompaniments are four cellos, an accordion, a drum set and a bass, which musically condense the emotions of democracy.
An active audience
The interactive nature of the performance does not allow the audience to remain passive. “The students take an active part and clap to the music,” says Dreyer happily. This creates a connection between the performers and those watching, which is further strengthened by communicative elements. In addition, the musicians themselves have had experience with democracy, which gives the performance a special authenticity.
But the performance doesn't just have a nostalgic character. Using multimedia storytelling, 16 important places and personalities in German democratic history are brought to life on a virtual journey. “We want to examine the value and meaning of democracy in the past and present,” said the organizers. This event is free, lasts about 90 minutes and is recommended for grades 8 to 10. Registration is possible via the organizers' homepage, where further information about the event can be found: Black Forest tourism.
“Sound of Democracy” is more than just an expressive performance; it is a call to recognize the value of democracy and to actively participate in it. The project's tour through all federal states is scheduled to continue until next year and offers opportunities to examine one's own importance in the democratic process. Because democracy is not just a thing of the past, it lives in each of us!