Music festival fears for city's image after attack
The Dresden Music Festival stands for cosmopolitanism and attracts guests from all over the world every year. Shortly before the start of its 47th edition, a brutal act casts a shadow over the city.
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Music competitions attract young talents from all over the world
Saxony has a rich musical tradition. International competitions that attract young musicians from all over the world are a testament to this. As is currently the case in Markneukirchen and soon in Zwickau.
International Hanns Eisler Scholarship of the City of Leipzig
Composers can apply for the international Hanns Eisler scholarship in Leipzig. The scholarship holder lives in Hanns Eisler's birthplace for five months and receives financial support.
Music schools want a solution to the problem with freelancers
Case law has classified freelancers in various sectors as subject to social security contributions, which not only threatens additional financial claims. This is also becoming a problem for music schools.
Staatsoperette Dresden plans five premieres with new musical director
The Staatsoperette Dresden is planning five premieres with a new musical director and chief conductor in the new season under the motto 'Life is a Cabaret'.
Martin Grubinger on the concert stage at the music festival
Last year, percussionist Martin Grubinger took his leave of the concert stage. The Austrian is developing new ideas, teaches at the Salzburg Mozarteum - and is now making a comeback of sorts.
Martin Grubinger returns to the stage at the Dresden Music Festival
Austrian percussionist Martin Grubinger will host the Night of the Young Stars at the Dresden Music Festival and take up the drumsticks himself.
52nd International Dixieland Festival in Dresden
38 bands and soloists from ten countries present around 250 hours of traditional jazz live in Dresden.
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra presents new season under the motto "Closer"
The Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting its new season under the motto "Closer to home", with the aim of attracting audiences from further afield.
Biography of the composer Udo Zimmermann presented with a list of his works
Saskia Zimmermann publishes biography of her late husband Udo Zimmermann with personal documents and memories of prominent colleagues.
Manos Tsangaris receives Mauricio Kagel Music Prize
The composer and installation artist Manos Tsangaris is awarded the Mauricio Kagel Music Prize and explains that composition does not only take place in music.
Kraftwerk give a concert in Germany at the Semperoper in Dresden
Kraftwerk, the legendary electro-pop band, will be performing at the Semperoper in Dresden this year. The baroque setting provides the backdrop for a unique concert in Germany.
Leipzig promotes courage with festival
The people of Leipzig once again want to set an example for democracy, cosmopolitanism, courage and diversity with a musical and political program. On 30 April, numerous musicians will take to the stage at Leipzig's Moritzbastei for "Leipzig Shows Courage", as the organizers, the socio-cultural cent ..
What the 2024 festival season in Saxony has to offer
Partying with friends, having fun and listening to good music at the same time. Many people are looking forward to this festival feeling. The choice in Saxony is huge this year.
Chemnitz plans Capital of Culture Marathon for 2025
As European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz wants to combine sport and culture with a marathon, with music along the route and various distances planned for the runners.
Finnish conductor makes her debut in Dresden
Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki makes her debut with the Staatskapelle Dresden this Sunday. The 55-year-old is regarded as one of the leading artists in the profession. As the Staatskapelle announced on Thursday, the program includes Schubert's C major Symphony as well as a world premiere. As this ..
Band Santiano cancels tour premiere due to illness
Due to a severe gastrointestinal infection, two musicians from the band Santiano had to go to hospital and the premiere of the new tour in Schwerin was canceled at short notice.
143 submissions to the 2024 competition for popular music in Saxony
143 entries received in the Saxon competition for popular music, winners will be chosen in June.
Staatskapelle with Mahler and Schumann under Daniele Gatti
With a 475-year history, the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden is one of the world's oldest orchestras. In the fall, it will have a new conductor - Christian Thielemann after twelve years.
Benjamin Reiners becomes General Music Director in Chemnitz
Benjamin Reiners will become General Music Director in Chemnitz and Chief Conductor of the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra from 2025.
Concerns about musical instrument making: The year of the tuba in Saxony's musical corner
The year of the tuba worries the few farmers in Saxony's musical corner. Cheap imports are threatening local instrument production.
360-degree organ sound world planned in Augustusburg
Organ building and organ music are part of the intangible cultural heritage. In Augustusburg, a new 360-degree world of sound is now to be created from this heritage.
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra with increasing resonance
The Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra is experiencing a great response again after the coronavirus turmoil. "A year ago today, I would have been cautious, but now I can say: our audience has returned and we are managing to attract new audiences," said Artistic Director Frauke Roth on Monday at a review ..
Philipp Burger from "Frei.Wild" criticizes discussion culture in Germany
The singer of the rock band "Frei.Wild", Philipp Burger, criticizes the culture of discussion in Germany and emphasizes the importance of dialogue for a healthy middle ground.
Semperoper announces 14 new productions
The Semperoper Dresden has announced ten new opera productions and four new ballet pieces for the first season under the direction of its new artistic director Nora Schmid. Musically, the company wants to cover a broad spectrum from the Baroque to the present day, from magical fairy tales to science ..
Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music sets new accents
The renowned Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music announces 19 concerts and offers new formats such as a tango night and concerts with castle tours.
One year of Steigerlied as cultural heritage
A year ago, the Steigerlied was ennobled as intangible cultural heritage. Whether in the style of blues, classical or rock - many variations have been added since then. Doesn't that make you tired of the song?
"Sandstone and Music" festival kicks off the season
The "Sandstone and Music" festival begins its 32nd season this Saturday. Under the motto "Time Travel", 22 events are planned, the organizers announced on Tuesday. Hinrich Alpers is the new artistic director. The opening of the festival traditionally takes place in the village church in Lohmen. The ..
Gewandhaus conductor and Thomaskantor lead productions
In the coming season, Leipzig Opera will be hosting the conductors of two other musical institutions in the trade fair city. Gewandhaus conductor Andris Nelsons will make his debut in the opera's orchestra pit with Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk", announced artistic director Tobias Wolff at ..
Semperoper celebrates Strauss Days with operas, concerts and silent film
The Semperoper is celebrating this year's Strauss Days with operas, concerts and silent film performances by Richard Strauss.
Jazztage Dresden reduces the program for cost reasons
The Jazztage Dresden have considerably reduced their program for cost reasons. Instead of 100 concerts as in the last edition, there will only be 20 events this year, the organizer announced in Dresden on Wednesday. "Under the current conditions and the extremely low funding, the small Jazztage team ..
Dresden Music Festival also makes guest appearances abroad
Music connects people all over the world. The Dresden Music Festival wants to use this quality to send out messages. The Saxon-born Richard Wagner also serves as an ambassador for this.
New General Music Director wanted at the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater in Görlitz
The Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater in Görlitz is looking for a successor to General Music Director Ewa Strusinska. Decision in mid-May.
Festival for Shostakovich celebrates its 15th anniversary
The composer Dmitri Shostakovich has fans all over the world. But only in one small German town does a festival commemorate him every year. He created an important work in Gohrisch, Saxony.
Lang Lang releases new album "Saint-Saëns" with German support
Chinese pianist Lang Lang fulfills a dream with his new album and presents a different side of himself. He has German support from the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Baroque concerts in the Herrenhausen Gardens attract over 8000 visitors
19 baroque concerts in Herrenhausen Gardens attract over 8000 guests, focus on choral music
District music school "Gebrüder Graun" expands into an art school
The state-recognized district music school in the Elbe-Elster district is being expanded to include an art school in order to offer qualified lessons in artistic and aesthetic education.
City band founder Fritz Puppel dies
Fritz Puppel, one of the founders of the band City, is dead. He died unexpectedly on February 10 at the age of 79, City singer Toni Krahl told the German Press Agency on Thursday.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Gewandhaus Orchestra goes on a European tour
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is going on a European tour next week. Under the direction of Gewandhaus conductor Andris Nelsons, performances are planned in Hamburg, Luxembourg, Paris, Amsterdam, Essen and Vienna from February 26 to March 10. The soloist will be violinist Leonidas Kavakos. The pr ..
Bryan Adams comes to Germany for several concerts
Rock singer Bryan Adams (64, "Summer of '69") is coming to Germany for several concerts. The Canadian will be stopping off in Düsseldorf (5.10.), Hamburg (6.10.), Frankfurt (8.10.), Stuttgart (9.10.) and Leipzig (10.10.) with his "So Happy It Hurts Tour" in October 2024, the organizer announced on M ..
Prize for CD box set of the Staatskapelle Dresden
The CD box set "475 Years of the Staatskapelle Dresden - 100 Years of Recordings" receives the German Record Critics' Award.
"Power-Up" European tour in summer: AC/DC play additional concerts
AC/DC are going back on tour after a break of several years - and will also be playing in Germany this summer. And even more often than previously planned: There will be two additional concerts.
Music festival "Unheard of Central Germany" with a focus on compositions by Carl Reinecke and Peter Cornelius
This June, the "Unheard of Central Germany" music festival will focus on compositions by Carl Reinecke and Peter Cornelius. Six concerts are planned between June 14 and 23 at six locations in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra gives a foretaste of the Dresden Music Festival
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert on February 24 to give a foretaste of the Dresden Music Festival.
Detlev Glanert comes out as a bookworm
Composer Detlev Glanert can't imagine a world without books. "I'm a heavy reader. I have a pile of about 30 books next to my bed. It's my daily diet," the 63-year-old told the German Press Agency. He is currently reading the newly published and fascinating biography "Metternich" by Wolfram Siemann. ..
AC/DC goes on tour and plays nine concerts in Germany
The hard rock band AC/DC is going on tour again this summer and will be playing nine concerts in Germany.
Composer Detlev Glanert on opera and artistic collaboration
Composer Detlev Glanert compares opera to complicated architecture and is committed to artistic collaboration on an equal footing.
Semperoper commemorates Gerd Uecker with a performance
The Semperoper is remembering its former artistic director Gerd Uecker this Saturday with a performance of the Wagner opera "Tristan und Isolde". He died on January 17 at the age of 77. On Thursday, Saxony's Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch (CDU) paid tribute to Uecker's work in Dresden. "Gerd Ue ..
Pankow announces farewell tour and plans open-air performances next year
Berlin band Pankow announce their farewell tour through East Germany next year. They are planning 15 concerts and open-air gigs in the summer.
Merseburg Cathedral closed for filming
Merseburg Cathedral will be closed from February 5 to 9 due to ARD filming.
Berlin band Pankow bids farewell to the stage after 44 years
The Berlin band Pankow would like to bid farewell to the stage next year after 44 years.
Street musicians in Dresden should take a lunch break
The city of Dresden wants to impose an art break on street musicians. On the one hand, the city wants to "enable the practice of street art, but on the other hand also take into account the concerns of residents and tradespeople", explained Mayor Stephan Kühn (Greens) in Dresden on Monday. According ..
Mourning for the former artistic director Gerd Uecker
The Saxon State Opera Dresden mourns the loss of its former artistic director Gerd Uecker.
Biermann releases album with cover versions
The singer-songwriter and GDR dissident Wolf Biermann (87) has invited numerous artists to record an album with cover versions of his songs. "Wolf Biermann Re:imagined - Lieder für jetzt!" is due to be released on November 15 to mark Biermann's 88th birthday.The first song, "Ermutigung" in a version ..
Romely Pfund conducts traditional New Year's Eve concert
Women have found it extremely difficult to break into the world of classical music, which has been dominated by men for centuries. Especially when it came to orchestral conducting. Romely Pfund is considered a pioneer in Germany. Now she can be experienced as a guest conductor in Schwerin.
Mozart, Richard Strauss and operetta music: The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden bids farewell at the ZDF New Year's Eve concert
The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden bids farewell to 2023 at the ZDF New Year's Eve concert with Tugan Sokhiev on the podium.
Roth pays tribute to Emmerlich as an "artist with a big heart"
In the view of Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth, Germany has lost "a great artist with a big heart" with the death of Gunther Emmerlich. The singer and entertainer died unexpectedly of heart failure in Dresden on Tuesday at the age of 79. "The powerful-voiced opera singer and likeable ente ..
Kretschmer pays tribute to Emmerlich as a great German singer
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has paid tribute to the late singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich as a great artist. "Very sad news just before Christmas," he said according to a statement from the state chancellery on Wednesday. In him, "we are losing a great entertainer and gift ..
Sir Donald Runnicles becomes Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
The Briton Sir Donald Runnicles will become Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra from the 2025/2026 season. The draft contract will be submitted to the City Council for approval. Runnicles will serve as chief conductor designate in the coming season.
The singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich has died
Singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich has died unexpectedly of heart failure at the age of 79.
Silbermond singer Stefanie Kloß: Don't vote out of protest
The singer of the Bautzen-based band Silbermond, Stefanie Kloss, hopes that next year's state election in Saxony will not turn into a protest vote. "Anyone who has known us for a long time knows where we stand," said singer Stefanie Kloß in an interview with the Sächsische Zeitung (Tuesday). "And I ..
South Korean receives DAAD Prize of the University of Music
The pianist Jisu Park has been selected for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) prize at the Dresden University of Music. This was announced by the university on Friday."Jisu Park is an exceptionally talented and dedicated student," wrote Professor Valtteri Rauhalammi in the review for the p ..
Silence in protest at Christmas markets
Christmas market operators should pay more money to be able to play music. They see this as a threat to their markets - and want to draw attention to their demand with silence on Monday.
Mountain parades in Saxony: traditional highlight of Advent
The mining parades in Saxony are the traditional highlight of Advent and attract thousands of onlookers every year. Around 3800 people are involved in the associations to present mining and metallurgical traditions and bring joy to people's hearts.
Emotional moments at Heino's concert
Heino (84) dedicates church tour to his deceased wife with tears and remembrance
Heino only practises scales at home and no longer on tour
He postponed the start of his church tour due to his grief for Hannelore, but now it's off to Dresden: Heino and Anita Hegerland are going on tour together - through European churches.
Scorpions plan 5 concerts in Germany
The Scorpions plan to play five concerts in Germany next year and will be presenting their brand new show.
Bachfest 2024: 30 Bach choirs from all over the world give concerts
The Bachfest 2024 will bring together 30 Bach choirs from all over the world to perform the entire choral cantata cycle. Advance ticket sales start on November 20.
"Impuls" festival for new music ends with records
The multi-week, transnational "Impuls" festival for new music has set several records, according to director Hans Rotman. "We had 21 festival days, 60 artists, ten collectives, eight sound installations, four ensembles and an orchestra, which is more than ever before," said Rotman on Friday at the l ..
Ivan Repušić becomes the new General Music Director of Oper Leipzig
Croatian Ivan Repušić will be the new General Music Director of Oper Leipzig from the 2025/26 season. He succeeds Ulf Schirmer and brings with him extensive experience as a conductor.
Maite Kelly: Women have to support each other
Singer Maite Kelly wants to encourage women to promote each other more. "Unfortunately, I was always promoted more by men than by women. I promised myself I would do it differently as a female entrepreneur, because that's actually really sad," said the 43-year-old in an interview with Deutsche Press ..
Trevor Horn is looking forward to a German audience
British producer icon Trevor Horn will be playing in front of a German audience from Tuesday - and the musician is worried about his fingers. "I haven't played bass for a few weeks and I know my fingers are going to hurt," the 74-year-old Brit told the German Press Agency in an interview before his ..
Days of Jewish Music as a sign against anti-Semitism
This year's International Days of Jewish Music are taking place under special circumstances following the terrorist attack on Israel. They are intended to set an example.
Gwen Dolyn and Steffen Israel form the duo tears and release their album
Gwen Dolyn and Steffen Israel, known as the singer and guitarist of the band Kraftklub, have released their new album "Hair of a Dog" as the duo Tränen. They already present a taste of the album with singles like "Kapitulation" and "Stures dummes Herz".
Leipzig band Hotel Rimini releases first album
Two and a half years ago, a concert in a shared apartment was the impetus for the formation of the band Hotel Rimini. Now the six musicians have released their first album "Allein unter Möbeln" - and deliberately don't want to say what it's about.
"Cinderella" prince hosts Dresden Advent concert
The prince from the cult Christmas fairy tale movie "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" and Angelo Kelly will be at the Great Advent Concert 2023 in Dresden. "I have many fond memories of Dresden and now a new one is added," said a delighted Czech actor Pavel Trávníček, who will play host at Dynamo Dre ..
Shostakovich Festival 2025: Gewandhaus establishes orchestra
For the Shostakovich Festival 2025, the Leipzig Gewandhaus plans to create a new orchestra. The festival orchestra will be made up of members of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and students from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy," said Gewandha ..
Federal President emphasizes importance of peaceful coexistence in Germany
German President Frank Walter-Steinmeier stresses importance of condemning terrorist violence and calls for respect for rules during protests
Udo Lindenberg remembers his legendary GDR appearance 40 years ago
Udo Lindenberg talks about the importance of his East German fans and his legendary GDR appearance 40 years ago.
Award-winning poet Amanda Gorman and cellist Jan Vogler perform together at Carnegie Hall
Poet Amanda Gorman and cellist Jan Vogler give first joint concert at Carnegie Hall, uniting spoken word with music
Jazztage Dresden: 23rd edition of the festival opens with record numbers
Jazztage Dresden kicks off with 80 concerts and more than 500 guests from 30 countries. A record number of visitors is expected.
Heino on church tour with Anita Hegerland
He is a legend of German folk music and pop, she became famous alongside Roy Black and Mike Oldfield. Now Heino and Anita Hegerland are going on tour together - through European churches.
Now also Frankfurt - ten Rammstein concerts in Germany
The Berlin band Rammstein is expanding its tour plans in Germany for the coming year. "The band is pleased to announce more Germany dates," the musicians around singer Till Lindemann wrote on Tuesday, referring to two concerts in Frankfurt/Main on July 11 and 12.The already planned performances in D ..
Rammstein announces two additional concerts in Dresden and Gelsenkirchen
The Berlin band Rammstein has announced two additional concerts in Dresden (May 18) and Gelsenkirchen (July 29) for their tour next year due to high demand at the fan club presale. The general presale starts on October 18.
Singer Howard Carpendale does not think about quitting
Singer Howard Carpendale may be approaching 80, but he's still not thinking about quitting. "I'm certainly no longer in the springtime of my career, but should I stop, I want to find the point at which I agree with the audience that enough is enough," the 77-year-old told Deutsche Presse-Agentur in an interview. That point, however, is still a long way off for him, he added. "At the moment, I actually feel quite the opposite. I have very, very much desire.
Band Rammstein also performs in Germany on Tour 2024
For the tour in the coming year, the Berlin band Rammstein has planned twelve countries. The 18 concerts scheduled so far will kick off on May 11 in Prague, the band said in a post on Wednesday.As in previous years, stops in Germany are again planned. The band will play in Dresden on May 15 and 16 a ..
Till Brönner and Midori 2024 in Dresden Frauenkirche
Jazz trumpeter Till Brönner, violinist Midori and mandolin player Avi Avital are among the prominent guests in the Dresden Frauenkirche's Year of Music 2024. In the program of more than 100 dates, "we deliberately break down boundaries and draw connecting lines between eras and genres, religions and ..
Announcement of Barenboim's successor at the Berlin State Opera
Berlin's culture senator Joe Chialo (CDU) plans to announce the new musical director at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden on Wednesday (12:00). The post has been vacant since Daniel Barenboim released himself from his duties as music director.The "Berliner Zeitung" reported, citing several sources, th ..
Announcement of Barenboim's successor at the Berlin State Opera
Berlin's culture senator Joe Chialo (CDU) plans to announce the new musical director at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden on Wednesday (12:00). The post has been vacant since Daniel Barenboim released himself from his duties as music director.The "Berliner Zeitung" reported, citing several sources, th ..
GDR songwriter Dieter Schneider dies at 86
The GDR songwriter Dieter Schneider has died at the age of 86. Schneider wrote over 3,000 song lyrics, including for well-known GDR pop stars. He was also television editor of the program 'Ein Kessel Buntes'.
Semperoper and Thielemann pay tribute to Wagner tenor Gould
The Dresden Semper Opera mourns the death of Wagner tenor Stephen Gould (1962-2023). The international classical music world has "lost one of its most important singing personalities," a statement from the Saxon State Opera said Thursday. "Stephen was always closely associated with Dresden and the S ..
Klepsch: Staatskapelle Magnet and Cultural Ambassador of Saxony
Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) has praised the Saxon State Orchestra on its 475th anniversary as an outstanding cultural ambassador for the Free State. With its "musical brilliance," the exceptional orchestra makes opera productions and ballet performances at the Semper Opera "unique" and ma ..
DJ Purple Disco Machine: Success through genrelessness
Dresden-based DJ Purple Disco Machine, real name Tino Piontek, finds success by thinking outside the box. He says his music doesn't really fit in anywhere, which makes it special. In an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, he talks about his experiences with genre conventions and his connection to his hometown of Dresden.
To nap in concert: hammocks on garage campus
Jacket or pajamas, evening dress or nightgown? This is the question facing concertgoers in Chemnitz this weekend. The future garage campus of the European Capital of Culture 2025 is hosting a sleep concert.
Klepsch praises commitment to chamber music festival Oberlausitz
Culture and Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) has praised the voluntary commitment to the still young Saxon Chamber Music Festival. "The festival now radiates far beyond the region and has thus also become an important tourism factor for Upper Lusatia," she said before the opening concert with ..
Chamber music festival Oberlausitz already sold out before the beginning
This year's Chamber Music Festival Oberlausitz (KMO) has to create additional capacity. With 1500 guests, it is already at full capacity before the start, as the organizers announced on Monday. For three of the total of ten concerts in castles and churches in the region, more tickets are to be offer ..
Music festival after pandemic break with classics
After a three-year pandemic break, the Dresden Music Festival is putting on a classic again this Saturday: "Dresden sings & makes music" - a popular sing-along concert for young and old with free admission. As the festival announced on Thursday, this time seven choirs and the ensemble German Bra ..
Depeche Mode Germany tour starts with 70,000 fans in Leipzig
With a poignant celebration of the anniversary of the passing of their legendary keyboardist and co-founder Andrew "Andy" Fletcher, the Depeche Mode phenomenon lit up Leipzig on Friday night as they kicked off the first German concert of their current tour. According to organizers, about 70,000 enth ..
Thielemann cancels performances for the Strauss Days
Christian Thielemann has relinquished the musical direction of the "Richard Strauss Days" at the Semperoper in Dresden for health reasons. For the performances of the operas "Der Rosenkavalier" and "Arabella" and for the symphony concert of the Staatskapelle, however, the conductors Cornelius Meiste ..