Much applause for Prokofiev opera premiere in Dresden
In Sergei Prokofiev's opera "The Love for Three Oranges", a mentally ill prince is supposed to recover with laughter. The Semperoper offers musical theater in the best sense of the word.
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Leipzig Book Prize for Belarusian author Bacharevich
The Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding has been awarded for 30 years. In 2025, it will go to a Belarusian writer.
Plauen remembers biblical scholar Konstantin von Tischendorf
He traveled to the Orient, translated ancient Bible manuscripts and found one of the oldest Bible manuscripts in the world: Plauen is now dedicating an exhibition to the "Indiana Jones of Bible research".
Saxon Christmas market in Rome's old town
Christmas stollen, arts and crafts from the Ore Mountains and Herrnhut stars attract visitors to Saxony during Advent. This year, there is also a taste of Christmas in Rome - with music.
Up to 100,000 people expected at the Capital of Culture celebrations
A spectacular event with a steam locomotive is to commemorate the city's long industrial history at the opening of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz. Other details of the show are still under wraps.
Theater Plauen-Zwickau faces cuts - petition launched
The Plauen-Zwickau Theater is facing an immense financial hole. According to a petition, it could even face closure in 2025. It calls the shareholders to account, but also the state.
Over 100,000 visitors to the Dresden Children's Biennale so far
The idea comes from the Far East. Since 2018, Europe's Children's Biennale in Dresden has been offering boys and girls the chance to encounter and discover art - with free admission.
Otto Dix House opens to the public
Otto Dix's birthplace in Gera was closed to visitors for several months. Now a new exhibition can be seen there. It is about a specific creative phase.
Kick-off for mountain parades in Advent
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Stage association sounds the alarm - theaters threatened with insolvency
Quite a few theaters and orchestras are looking to 2025 with concern. Many places lack money - some even fear insolvency.
Kick-off for mountain parades in Advent
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Historic train travels to the Leipzig Christmas market
A nostalgic train from Hamburg to Leipzig is a reminder of the golden era of the railroad. However, the locomotive from the 1960s is unlikely to have traveled this route at the time of the division of Germany.
"How it all began" - Otto Dix's birthplace reopens
With the reopening of Otto Dix's birthplace, Gera now offers the second museum hotspot dedicated to the famous artist. The art collections are delighted with the increased visitor interest.
Historic mill commemorates painter Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
The expressionist and "Brücke" co-founder Karl Schmidt-Rottluff is probably Chemnitz's most famous artist's son. This is now to be remembered more strongly at a historic location.
Model for Dresden royal procession being restored
The Procession of Princes in Dresden is a huge representation made of thousands of tiles. The template for this impressive depiction is now being renewed.
Striezelmarkt opens in Dresden - new additions to the program
One of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany is starting its 590th season. What are the highlights at the Striezelmarkt this year?
Porcelain Biennale in Meissen shows works from eleven countries
Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen was the first production site for porcelain in Europe. Now, porcelain is once again shown to be more than just a material for everyday objects.
Deichkind, Clueso and Kontra K are coming to Highfield 2025
This year, the Highfield Festival near Leipzig was overshadowed by the fire on a Ferris wheel. Next year, the focus will once again be on music.
Dresden Music Festival 2025 under the sign of love
Classical, pop, jazz - and even poetry: next year's Dresden Music Festival will focus on diversity. The festival motto is intended to send a message of understanding.
Lighting and fundraising campaign - Advent season in Saxony
Christmas traditions are lovingly cultivated in Saxony. Festive services are held in the churches to mark the first Advent. Many other events follow.
Leipzig Bach Festival promises encounters with the composer
The Leipzig Bach Festival invites you to a harpsichord concert with the composer - at least virtually. Advance tickets for the festival go on sale today.
Kretschmer receives first Herrnhut Frauenkirche star
A Herrnhut star has been shining on Dresden's Frauenkirche church during Advent for 20 years now. Now there is a special edition of the popular Christmas decoration.
Karl Wilhelm Fricke Prize: Application phase started
The Karl Wilhelm Fricke Prize is awarded annually for outstanding commitment to freedom, democracy and civil courage. Proposals can now be submitted for 2025.
Antiquaria Prize for Berlin designer Günther Karl Bose
Every year, two trade fairs in the Stuttgart region focus on the artistic value of books, prints and maps. There is also a coveted prize.
European Capitals of Culture: Handover of the baton to Chemnitz
In 2024, cities in the Alps, the far north and the Baltic states hosted the Capital of Culture year. In 2025, Europe's cultural focus will turn to Saxony and the Italian-Slovenian border.
No nationwide ban on cannabis at Christmas markets
It is the first Advent season in which the new cannabis law applies. No general regulation is planned for the Christmas markets in Saxony.
Award for 28 volunteers in the cultural sector
Without volunteers, many cultural events would not be possible. Now 28 people in Saxony are being honored for their commitment.
New permanent exhibition opened at Torgau youth work camp
Thousands of young people who were labeled as difficult in the GDR ended up in the Jugendwerkhof in Torgau. They were to be re-educated. A new exhibition commemorates their history.
Writer Martina Hefter receives Grand Prize of the German Literature Fund
She recently received the German Book Prize for her novel "Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?". Now the author Martina Hefter has been honored with another prestigious award.