TOUR OF ASIA 2012 18.10.2012 – 04.11.2012

31.05.2013 Venedig

Per Flugzeug ging es am Vormittag des 29. Mai von Wien in Richtung Venedig. Der Sommer war zwar auch hier nicht in Sicht, aber das tut der Schönheit der Lagunenstadt natürlich keinen Abbruch.

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29.05.2013 Fortsetzung des Wiener Wagner-Wahns

Hatte man vermutet, der Jubel im Wiener Musikverein am Sonntagabend sei nicht mehr zu toppen, wurde man zwei Tage später eines besseren belehrt.

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28.05.2013 Fußball

Wiener Philharmoniker gegen Staatskapelle Dresden: Auf der Konzertbühne machen solche Vergleiche wenig Sinn. Anders ist dies auf dem Fußballplatz. Und der Vergleich am freien Tag nach dem Konzert am Sonntagabend fand tatsächlich einen Sieger.

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27.05.2013 Wiener Wagner-Wonnen

Dass die Wiener Musikliebhaber zu den begeisterungsfähigsten auf dem europäischen Kontinent zählen, ist hinlänglich bekannt. Auch dass die Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden und ihr Chefdirigent hier besonders viele Anhänger haben, ist kein Geheimnis. Ein Jubelorkan, wie er am Samstag nach dem...

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25.05.2013 Auftakt in Paris

Mit einem Konzert im Pariser Théâtre des Champs-Élysées setzte die Staatskapelle Dresden am 24. Mai ihre Feierlichkeiten zum 200. Geburtstag von Richard Wagner fort. Der Jubilar ist natürlich auch in der französischen Hauptstadt ein Thema, schließlich verbrachte Wagner hier die Jahre 1840 und 1841,...

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Photo Gallery Beijing

Staatskapelle and Thielemann in Portrait

The Staatskapelle Dresden and Christian Thielemann: This trailer captures moments of dialogue, rehearsals and concerts with the orchestra and its new principal conductor.

Latest News

16.04.2013 The Staatskapelle Dresden mourns the death of its Conductor Laureate, Sir Colin Davis

The musicians of the Staatskapelle Dresden and Principal Conductor Christian Thielemann mourn the passing of Sir Colin Davis. The orchestra received news of the death of its Conductor Laureate directly after performing a concert in the Chicago Symphony Centre, the first of four concerts making up...

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08.03.2013 More Verdi!

The programme of Concert for Salzburg has been expanded: Myung-Whun Chung will conduct additional excerpts from Verdi operas. At Myung-Whun Chung’s personal wish the Verdi programme of the Concert for Salzburg has been expanded.

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14.11.2012 »Mein Leben mit Wagner«

On November 16th, Christian Thielemann will present his Wagner book in Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory.

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30.10.2012 The Staatskapelle Dresden and Christian Thielemann mourn the death of Hans Werner Henze

The musicians of the Staatskapelle Dresden mourn the death of Hans Werner Henze. The orchestra and its principal conductor received the news of their Composer-in-Residence’s death after arriving in Taipeh during their tour of Asia.

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12.10.2012 Live on air

Our media partner MDR Figaro will broadcast the Staatskapelle Dresden’s 3rd symphony concert, under the direction of Christian Thielemann, live on Tuesday, October 16th 2012 at 8:05 PM. The program will consist of the first and third symphonies by Johannes Brahms as well as »Sebastian im Traum« by...

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Media

Season Program 2012|2013

The new season calendar is here. Download the Season Program 2012/2013 as a PDF-File.

 

New DVD

Christian Thielemann conducts the »Faust« Symphony by Franz Liszt along with the »Faust« Overture by Richard Wagner. A concert recording from February 2011.

Sound & Splendor

The new edition from Sound & Splendor is now available online.


Saison 2012 // 2013

Welcome

to the 2012/2013 season. The search is over; Christian Thielemann has officially accepted the position of Principal Conductor with the Staatskapelle Dresden. In his first season, Thielemann will conduct the orchestra approximately 50 times in symphony concerts at home in the Semperoper, on tour throughout Europe, the USA, Far East and at the Salzburg Easter Festival. The season will further sparkle with concerts under the direction of Sir Colin Davis, Myung-Whun Chung, Herbert Blomstedt, Zubin Mehta and numerous exceptional soloists. See you there!

Composer-in-Residence

»Henze’s death in Dresden is of great concern to us all, and will remain so even beyond the current season«, expressed Matthias Wollong (1st Concertmaster for the Staatskapelle) as the news of Hans Werner Henze’s death reached the Staatskapelle and Christian Thielemann. It was the distinct wish of Thielemann for his inaugural season to appoint Henze as the Staatskapelle’s Composer-in-Residence. Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle reflect on their last encounter with Henze this past October with gratitude as they performed his work »Sebastian im Traum« in the Semperoper.

Artist-in-Residence

Lisa Batiashvilli has been named the Artist-in-Residence for the 2012/2013 season. Today she is regarded – despite her young age – as among the best in her field as she continues to amaze audiences and specialized press alike. In June 2012 she recorded the Brahms Violin Concerto with Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle. Now the public can enjoy live concerts with her right here in the Semperoper.