Carl and Caspar
They were masters of their art and international stars of the Romantic era: Carl Maria von Weber and Caspar David Friedrich. One was a musician and composer, the other a painter. Both grappled with the great themes of the Romantic period: the beauty, but also the harshness, of nature, and the human emotions of happiness, despair, and everything in between. And both met in Dresden, the city where they lived for many years and created the most important part of their artistic work. In the concert program "Carl and Caspar," we embark on a journey to discover the traces of these two great artists, traces that are still clearly audible and visible in Dresden today.
Move
It's hard to believe! In the 35 years that Ludwig van Beethoven lived in Vienna, he moved around 70 times. But no matter how often he changed his residence, he always took his music with him! Hardly any musician has moved as often as Beethoven, and all within a single city! At least, that's not known to be the case for any member of the Staatskapelle Dresden, nor for any of our guests who are contributing to the program. We welcome the young musicians of the MUSAIK Orchestra, the Staatskapelle's partner orchestra from Dresden-Prohlis.
Many have surely experienced that starting a new life in a new place isn't always easy. Especially then, music can be a great support and a true source of joy—whether it's packed in your luggage or discovered in your unfamiliar new home.
Yuki
In our program, we're focusing on the instrument most frequently found in the orchestra, one that's known and loved all over the world! It's even found its way into our everyday language: "The sky's the limit," "I'll tell you what I think," or "I totally messed that up" are just a few of the common expressions featuring this wonderful and versatile instrument. You've probably guessed it! We're talking about the violin, of course. Or, in Italian, the fiddle. For this, we've invited Yuki Manuela Janke, the concertmaster of the first violins of the Staatskapelle Berlin. Yuki will not only demonstrate her violin but also show us all the things you can play and discover on it. And she's sure to amaze us!
Ludwig
Even though Ludwig van Beethoven has been dead for 200 years, his music is still alive and is played all over the world. That's certainly cause for celebration! Therefore, the Staatskapelle, under the direction of its chief conductor Daniele Gatti, will perform all of the musical genius's symphonies twice at the Semperoper – a musical event spanning almost two weeks.
On the morning after the final concert, as the last notes of his famous Ninth Symphony still echo through the opera house, we will join members of the Staatskapelle to explore the secrets of Ludwig van Beethoven's music!
Friday
9.10.
202610:00 | Semperoper
Kapelle für Kids: »Carl und Caspar«
Saturday
10.10.
202611:00 | Semperoper
Kapelle für Kids: »Carl und Caspar«
Sunday
11.10.
202611:00 | Semperoper
Kapelle für Kids: »Carl und Caspar«
Sunday
7.3.
202711:00 | Semper Zwei
Kapelle für Kids: »Yuki«
Sunday
7.3.
202714:00 | Semper Zwei
Kapelle für Kids: »Yuki«
Monday
8.3.
202709:00 | Semper Zwei
Kapelle für Kids: »Yuki«
Monday
8.3.
202711:00 | Semper Zwei
Kapelle für Kids: »Yuki«
Tuesday
9.3.
202709:00 | Semper Zwei
Kapelle für Kids: »Yuki«
Tuesday
9.3.
202711:00 | Semper Zwei
Kapelle für Kids: »Yuki«
