The Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra wants to continue to be an ambassador for harmony. In any case, the motto for the new season is "Paradises". "By this we do not primarily mean idealized retreats, but cultural, social and individual concepts of happiness, freedom and belonging, as well as their threat or loss," explained Artistic Director Frauke Roth at the presentation of the programme. Music has always been a medium in which ideas are negotiated as utopia, as memory or as a critical mirror of their time.
Beethoven anniversary to be celebrated extensively
The motto is to be given a special focus as part of festivals and anniversaries. Of course, Ludwig van Beethoven is to be especially honored 200 years after his death - among other things with his five piano concertos, the "Choral Fantasy" and a concert performance of his only opera "Fidelio" in the original version, which was initially called "Leonore".
Hall of the Philharmonie celebrates its 10th birthday
In April 2027, it will be an anniversary in its own right. That's when the Philharmonie's new hall in the Kulturpalast will celebrate its 10th birthday - with Beethoven's 6th Symphony. The Philharmonie will then also host the 36th annual conference of the International Artist Managers' Association, a lively meeting place for the international classical music scene with around 800 guests. The Philharmonic Choirs were founded in 1967 by the then chief conductor Kurt Masur and will celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2027.
