Prior to the period of German romanticism, a group of German poets that had studied at this university between 1772 and 1776, formed the G�ttinger Hainbund or "Dichterbund" ('circle of poets'). Being disciples of Klopstock, they revived the folksong and wrote lyric poetry of the Sturm und Drang period. Their impact was essential on romanticism in the German-speaking area and on folklore in general.
Since the 1920s, the town has been associated with the revival of interest in the music of George Frideric Handel. The G�ttingen International Handel Festival is held each summer with performances in the Stadthalle G�ttingen and a number of churches.
The following communities were incorporated in the city of G�ttingen:
� 1963: Herberhausen
� 1964: Geismar, Grone, Nikolausberg, and Weende
� 1973: Deppoldshausen, Elliehausen, Esebeck, Gro� Ellershausen, Hetjershausen, Holtensen, Knutb�hren, and Roringen
