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A small festival with a big impact: the Shostakovich Days in Gohrisch in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains enjoy an excellent reputation in the music world. Everything here revolves around the great composer.
Experience the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra for free in the open air: This is possible in Leipzig. Tens of thousands of people listened to the melodies of "Waltz King" Strauss in the park at the weekend.
A hot atmosphere at what felt like 40 degrees Celsius: Austrian Andreas Gabalier creates a great atmosphere in Dresden's Harbig Stadium and considers this performance to be something very special.
Chemnitz's theater is known far beyond the region, but it lacks a modern venue. Instead of the expensive renovation of the old theater, a new building is now being considered.
The first planetarium was opened in Munich 100 years ago. Since then, the vastness of the universe has also been explored musically.
Chemnitz is making a name for itself with an unusual dance project: "Odyssey in C" leads through the city in 18 stations - from morning to night.
The Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music exudes a special flair. Music is mainly performed on a terrace of the baroque Moritzburg Castle. And sometimes the next generation sets the tone.
To mark the Capital of Culture year, the Archaeology Museum in Chemnitz is dedicating itself to mining, which has shaped Saxony for centuries. In doing so, the museum has struck a nerve.
The Stilt Festival near Reuth in the border triangle of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia enjoys cult status among its fans. Even though the era of the land machinery symphony is over, the sound frenzy continues.
Music, dance, acrobatics, comedy: every year, street art in all its various facets can be experienced in the east of Saxony. The audience doesn't pay admission and flocks here in droves.
From a height of 68 meters, visitors can let their gaze wander over the Saxon state capital from the beginning of July. How much does a tour cost?
Rammenau Castle in the district of Bautzen has repeatedly served as a movie set. Now a new permanent exhibition introduces visitors to 300 years of the castle's history.
Every year, the Bach Festival delights visitors from all over the world. This year, there was even a virtual encounter with the famous composer.
In the Capital of Culture, the city center was transformed into a ballet studio. It didn't quite work out with the largest ballet class in the world. Nevertheless, the organizers are satisfied.
The Capital of Culture program attracts many visitors to the city. The tourism industry is benefiting from this. Contrary to the trend in Saxony, the number of visitors and overnight stays increased up to April.
Dresden remains an integral part of the "Tatort" map on television. However, crime thriller fans will have to be patient until the next episode.
For twelve years, visitors have no longer been able to enjoy the view from the striking tower. Now the city wants to allow it again, at least in test mode.
In the fall, Schauspiel Leipzig moves back from its interim location to the main stage. The "we" will then be the focus of the new season.
The author Maja Nielsen from Hamburg is being honored for her book for young people "Der Tunnelbauer". In it, she sheds light on daring escapes from the GDR. The main character is a boy from East Berlin.
The Festspielhaus Hellerau has long since ceased to be an insider tip. In the new season, the temple of the Muses attracts visitors with renowned artists and a diverse program.
Rock, swing, indie pop, samba, house music - the program attracts visitors with a diverse range of music in front of the castle backdrop.
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz invites you to discover the previously unseen. Does this appeal to visitors?
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz invites you to discover the previously unseen. Does this appeal to visitors?
The composer Dmitri Shostakovich always had a vision of a better Russian homeland. The human rights activist Irina Scherbakowa also has this dream of the future.
It was a record attendance for the Chemnitz festival. In addition to the performances by the big stars, the smaller formats were also popular. The organizers are delighted.
A new reception building is being built at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. The 6.5 million euro building is intended to create more space for exhibitions and the depot.
The pop group Blond and the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra drew thousands of listeners to their crossover performance at the "Kosmos" festival against a historic backdrop. There were a few surprises.
Tailcoats and evening dress are their official attire at concerts in the Semperoper and elsewhere. Once a year, the musicians of the Sächsische Staatskapelle can dress more casually.
This time, the most famous classical music festival in eastern Germany was all about love. The organizers of the Dresden Music Festival struck a chord with the audience - once again.