Wagner-Geburtstagstournee
Paris - Wien - Venedig
24. - 30. Mai 2013

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!
»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.
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.