Double in wax - Roland Kaiser at Madame Tussauds
Roland Kaiser has been giving concerts for half a century. The "Kaisermania" in Dresden is a cult event - he is now being given a special honor to mark his stage anniversary.
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Santa Maria on the banks of the Elbe - "Kaisermania" in Dresden again
Every summer, pop singer Roland Kaiser turns the banks of the Elbe in Dresden into a show stage. The "Kaisermania" with concerts against the backdrop of the baroque old town skyline is a cult event - and always sells out.
Bundestag Vice-President Yvonne Magwas announces her retirement
Yvonne Magwas from Vogtland has been a member of the Bundestag since 2013. The CDU politician has now announced that she does not want to run again. In a personal statement, she looks to Saxony.
Exhibition at the Gerhard Richter Archive provides insight into the creative process
New exhibition at the Gerhard Richter Archive in Dresden shows works from the archive's own collection and on loan, including two new editions. Insights into the artist's multifaceted creative process.
Nina Chuba: First earned money invested in teddy bear and piano
The Hamburg singer Nina Chuba tells how she invested her first money in a teddy bear and a piano as a young actress and now concentrates on music.
Kretschmer rows for canoeing in Dresden
He is a successful canoe racer, his partner is Saxony's head of government. Michael Kretschmer joins Tom Liebscher in the boat for the 2024 Olympics in Paris - and a sport that receives too little attention.
402 young people in Saxony with a dream grade of 1.0 at A-levels
This year, 402 young people in Saxony passed their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife with a dream grade of 1.0. Minister Piwarz and Minister President Kretschmer congratulated them.
José Carreras Gala: collecting donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation for the 30th time with a television gala. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on December 12 (8.15 pm), as the foundation announced on Tuesday. Presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig wil ..
Children and young people in Saxony involved as Young Nature Guards
Building mud huts, weaving wicker baskets, listening to birdsong: Children and young people from Saxony got involved as "Young Nature Guards" on Saturday.
Artist group Rimini Protokoll turns Musk into a puppet
The artist group Rimini Protokoll has turned US tech billionaire Elon Musk into a puppet. It is part of an installation called "Alter Ego Raubkopie" as the first annual exhibition of the Dresden Puppet Theater Collection in its future home, as announced by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD ..
Artist group Rimini Protokoll turns Musk into a puppet
The artist group Rimini Protokoll has turned US tech billionaire Elon Musk into a puppet. It is part of an installation called "Alter Ego Raubkopie" as the first annual exhibition of the Dresden Puppet Theater Collection in its future home, as announced by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD ..
AfD strongest in simulated U18 election in Saxony
AfD receives the most votes in simulated European and local elections for young people in Saxony. Results also show nationwide comparisons.
Singer Matthias Reim on the changes in the world and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim talks about the constant changes in the world, the transience of events and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim: "I am a very optimistic person"
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". Even though the singer is optimistic about the future, he is worried about one thing in particular.
Matthias Reim does not see artificial intelligence as a substitute for the artistic creative process
Singer Matthias Reim does not believe that AI can replace the artistic creative process. However, he sees it as a useful tool in the music business.
Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann share their criticism of capitalism
Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann share similarities in their attitude to life and their criticism of capitalism in an interview. Erpenbeck recently won the International Booker Prize for her novel "Kairos".
Thousands of young people expected at the Fête de l'Europe in Dresden
Thousands of young people are expected to attend the Fête de l'Europe to celebrate European values.
Lars Seniuk new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
The composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk has been elected as the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. Seniuk has already declared his acceptance of the election, the university announced in Dresden on Thursday. The election was based on a nomination made by a selection committee consisting o ..
Lars Seniuk elected new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
Composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk is to become the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. He takes over the position from Axel Köhler.
Matthias Reim wants to cut back: More time with the family
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". The singer will also be stopping off in Dresden for his tour on May 17 and 18.
Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
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.
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.
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.
Saxony's Children's and Youth Council calls for the voting age to be lowered to 16
The Saxony Children's and Youth Ring advocates lowering the voting age to 16 for state and local elections, as young people are already actively involved in society.
Director pays tribute to Sodann: broadcaster "owes him a lot"
The director of Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), Ralf Ludwig, has reacted sadly to the death of actor Peter Sodann. "The news of Peter Sodann's death makes us very sad," said Ludwig on Sunday. The actor had achieved great popularity primarily through his role as Commissioner Bruno Ehrlicher in the MD ..
Actor Peter Sodann died
The actor Peter Sodann is dead. He died on Friday at the age of 87 in Halle an der Saale, his family announced on Sunday. The "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung" had previously reported.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Farewell gift: Rose says goodbye to Streich
RB coach Marco Rose thinks a lot of Freiburg coach Christian Streich. He has left his mark on the Bundesliga as a coach.
Psychologist Meyer honored as "University Lecturer of the Year"
At a gala in Berlin on Monday evening, Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer will be honored as "University Teacher of the Year". The prize of the German University Association is endowed with 10,000 euros and is intended to honor researchers who have promoted the reputation of their profession in the ..
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer honored as university lecturer of the year
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
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.
At the age of 25: Short tracker Seidel ends her career
Anna Seidel has long been regarded as an exceptional talent in short track. After seven European Championship medals and three Olympic appearances, the Dresden-based athlete is now calling it a day.
Actress Riemann in search of English publisher
Actress Katja Riemann is looking for an English publisher so that her book can be translated. This is how she wants to spread her stories about refugees.
Sky du Mont looks forward to almond croissants and soccer
The actor and author Sky du Mont can take a lot of positives from small moments. "To say that everything is rosy would be nonsense," said the 76-year-old on Friday during the Leipzig Book Fair. "But I'm looking forward to things."At the presentation of his latest book "Ich freu mich schon auf morgen ..
Interruption of the speeches by the Federal President and Federal Chancellor in Leipzig
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt speeches by Federal President Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Scholz in Leipzig.
Actor Jörg Hartmann remembers his sensitive father
Actor Jörg Hartmann appreciates the feelings and intuition of his father, who was an important inspiration in his life.
Study: Young people are reading books later today
Study shows that young people today start reading books later than in the past. Reading aloud by adults plays an important role.
Scholz: More surprise behind the cover of a book than online
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has outed himself as a bookworm. "We all - and I include myself in this - share a love of reading," said the SPD politician on Wednesday evening at the opening of the book fair in Leipzig. "Whether as a child in the evening before going to sleep, as a young politician ..
Sandra Hüller on Oscar styling: "It went like clockwork"
Sandra Hüller was delighted with the support she received for her outfits during Oscar week. On the red carpet in front of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday for the Academy Awards, she presented an elegant black dress with very large lapels and wore an elegant, long ponytail."This is totally ..
Ice sports center in Chemnitz renamed after figure skating coaching legend Jutta Müller
The Chemnitz Ice Sports Center was renamed after figure skating coaching legend Jutta Müller, with an emotional ice show and celebrity participation.
Ice show: tribute to Jutta Müller - sports center gets a name
The successful figure skating coach Jutta Müller will be remembered with an ice show in Chemnitz today (18:00). The ice sports center will also bear her name in future. A nameplate will be unveiled before the show. Performances in pairs skating, ice dancing and synchronized skating by athletes from ..
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.
Fierce criticism of Berlinale gala because of statements on the Middle East war
Berlin's mayor criticizes the relativization of the Middle East conflict at the Berlinale. Filmmakers make one-sided accusations against Israel.
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth thanks Berlinale director duo
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth praises the management duo of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, for their work in recent years.
Berlin's Governing Mayor and Senator for Education appear in public as a couple for the first time
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and his girlfriend, Senator for Education Katharina Günther-Wünsch, make their first public appearance as a couple at a social event.
Soccer legend Andreas Brehme dies at the age of 63
Peter Gulacsi describes Andreas Brehme as a legend of German soccer. Brehme was only 63 years old.
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 ..
"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.
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. ..
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 ..
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves party and state parliamentary group
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves the CDU party and state parliamentary group. Hösl wants to continue with the Free Voters.
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.
Dresden congratulates art prize winner Christian Friedel on his Oscar nomination
The city of Dresden has congratulated its latest art prize winner Christian Friedel on his Oscar nomination for "The Zone of Interest". The actor has become an international ambassador for Dresden.
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.
Sandra Hüller as "Hamlet" at Schauspiel Leipzig
Actress Sandra Hüller can be seen as "Hamlet" at Schauspiel Leipzig in March. During the book fair, the Schauspielhaus Bochum's production of "Hamlet" will make a guest appearance in Leipzig on 22 and 23 March, the theater announced on Monday. Hüller has received several awards for her role in the S ..
Bestselling author Dirk Oschmann falls during a reading in Ilmenau
The bestselling author Dirk Oschmann fell from the stage during a reading in Ilmenau. He was taken to hospital.
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 ..
Care recipients in nursing homes: payments increased despite higher relief allowances
The payments that people in need of nursing care have to make themselves have continued to rise in Saxony despite higher relief allowances.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two teenagers set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade. No injuries were reported.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two young people set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade in Weißwasser. No one was injured. The police are investigating the two youths.
Kretschmer pays tribute to Schäuble: architect of German unity
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has paid tribute to Wolfgang Schäuble as the architect of German unity. "We have lost one of the greatest servants of our country", the CDU politician wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday about his deceased party colleague. No one had shaped the F ..
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.
Christmas fan Herrmann-Wick is looking forward to family time
Denise Herrmann-Wick is enjoying the time after the end of her career. The former world-class winter sportswoman never gets bored. Her house is being built and her family is growing.
Boxing trainer legend Wegner: "I'm not a millionaire"
Ulli Wegner trained Germany's best boxers and turned them into world champions. The 81-year-old is not rich - but he is happy.
The singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich has died
Singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich has died unexpectedly of heart failure at the age of 79.
Opera singer José Carreras raises 3.3 million euros for the Leukemia Foundation
Opera singer José Carreras raised around 3.3 million euros for his leukemia foundation with his televised fundraising gala this year.
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 ..
Sandra Hüller nominated for a Golden Globe
Actress Sandra Hüller has a chance of winning a Golden Globe for her role in the legal drama "Anatomy of a Case"
José Carreras collects donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation with a television gala for the 29th time. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on Thursday (14.12., 20.15). According to MDR, presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig will host the evening ..
Psychologist Meyer is "University Lecturer of the Year" 2024
The "University Teacher of the Year" award, which comes with prize money of 10,000 euros, will go to Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer in 2024. On Wednesday, Lambert Koch, President of the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers, explained that his research focuses on the fusion ..
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.
Kiev's mayor Klitschko warns of coming months
Kiev's mayor Vitali Klitschko expresses concern about the coming months and describes the current situation in Ukraine as uncertain.
Eleven young people receive Start Scholarship in Saxony
Eleven young people who have immigrated to Germany receive a three-year start-up scholarship in Saxony to play an active role in shaping society.
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 ..
Cinematographer Christian Lehmann died
Christian Lehmann, well-known cameraman of Defa documentaries, has died at the age of 89.
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.
Börsenverein honors Leipzig Book Fair boss Zille
The German Publishers and Booksellers Association has honored the director of the Leipzig Book Fair, Oliver Zille, for his services to books. He has stood up for the German book industry and cultural landscape "with great commitment" for 30 years, the Börsenverein praised the 63-year-old in the run- ..
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.
Self-experience of the special kind: Members of the Saxon parliament can go blind course
Members of the Saxon state parliament will be able to walk a course for the blind next Monday and put themselves in the shoes of those affected.
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.
Artist presents artwork "The Golden Spheres" in Dresden
Artist Niclas Castello has presented his new artwork "The Golden Spheres" in Dresden. It reportedly consists of 1000 equally sized spheres made of pure 24-karat fine gold.
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 ..
Sports director Nils Schmadtke talks about contact with Max Eberl
Borussia Mönchengladbach's sporting director Nils Schmadtke spoke to Max Eberl on the phone after the match against RB Leipzig and reported on his positive mood after the game. Schmadtke also confirms talks with fans before the game.
Actress Sandra Hüller honored with Guild Film Award
German actress Sandra Hüller ("Toni Erdmann") has won the Gilde Film Prize. The 45-year-old was awarded the honorary prize, as announced by AG Kino - Gilde Deutscher Filmkunsttheater at the close of the Leipzig Film Art Fair on Thursday. "The Theory of Everything" by director Timm Kroeger made the r ..
Migration: Saxony wants balance between border security and help for people in need
Saxony's prime minister sees the need for a balance between the hardship of securing the EU's borders and the urgent need to help people in need.
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.
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 ..