Leipzig wants to extend contract with St. Thomas cantor in the long term

The city of Leipzig wants to extend the contract with its Thomaskantor Andreas Reize on a long-term basis. This is intended to create long-term continuity in the direction of the boys' choir and is also an appreciation of Reize's work, the city administration announced.

The contract of the Thomaskantor would expire in 2026 and is now to be extended by eight years until June 2034. The city council still has to approve the administration's proposal. The Swiss has been leading the traditional St. Thomas Choir since 2021.