Caspar David Friedrich becomes a stage character in a musical
In 2024, Dresden and Greifswald made a city bet about the painter Caspar David Friedrich. Now the artist is becoming a stage character in a musical.
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Japanese drummers delight with new show in Dresden
Drumming as a high-performance sport: when the Yamato ensemble - The Drummers of Japan - are on stage, you can feel the pure energy. The new show is no different.
Shostakovich Days in Gohrisch meet with great response
A small festival with a big impact: the Shostakovich Days in Gohrisch in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains enjoy an excellent reputation in the music world. Everything here revolves around the great composer.
60,000 guests listen to the Gewandhaus Orchestra in the open air
Experience the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra for free in the open air: This is possible in Leipzig. Tens of thousands of people listened to the melodies of "Waltz King" Strauss in the park at the weekend.
Andreas Gabalier rocks the stadium in Dresden
A hot atmosphere at what felt like 40 degrees Celsius: Austrian Andreas Gabalier creates a great atmosphere in Dresden's Harbig Stadium and considers this performance to be something very special.
Plans for new theater building in Chemnitz
Chemnitz's theater is known far beyond the region, but it lacks a modern venue. Instead of the expensive renovation of the old theater, a new building is now being considered.
Musical space flight for the planetarium anniversary
The first planetarium was opened in Munich 100 years ago. Since then, the vastness of the universe has also been explored musically.
"Odyssey in C": A journey of dance discovery across Chemnitz
Chemnitz is making a name for itself with an unusual dance project: "Odyssey in C" leads through the city in 18 stations - from morning to night.
Young musicians from 20 countries at Moritzburg Academy
The Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music exudes a special flair. Music is mainly performed on a terrace of the baroque Moritzburg Castle. And sometimes the next generation sets the tone.
Crowd pleaser: final spurt for successful mining show
To mark the Capital of Culture year, the Archaeology Museum in Chemnitz is dedicating itself to mining, which has shaped Saxony for centuries. In doing so, the museum has struck a nerve.
Stelzen presents itself as a Gallic village at the festival
The Stilt Festival near Reuth in the border triangle of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia enjoys cult status among its fans. Even though the era of the land machinery symphony is over, the sound frenzy continues.
"ViaThea" in Görlitz: the city becomes an open-air stage
Music, dance, acrobatics, comedy: every year, street art in all its various facets can be experienced in the east of Saxony. The audience doesn't pay admission and flocks here in droves.
Town hall tower reopens to visitors after 12 years
From a height of 68 meters, visitors can let their gaze wander over the Saxon state capital from the beginning of July. How much does a tour cost?
Rammenau Castle shows everyday life of nobility and servants
Rammenau Castle in the district of Bautzen has repeatedly served as a movie set. Now a new permanent exhibition introduces visitors to 300 years of the castle's history.
Bach Festival in Leipzig attracts around 75,000 visitors
Every year, the Bach Festival delights visitors from all over the world. This year, there was even a virtual encounter with the famous composer.
Hundreds dance in Chemnitz for a world record attempt
In the Capital of Culture, the city center was transformed into a ballet studio. It didn't quite work out with the largest ballet class in the world. Nevertheless, the organizers are satisfied.
Capital of Culture boosts tourism in Chemnitz
The Capital of Culture program attracts many visitors to the city. The tourism industry is benefiting from this. Contrary to the trend in Saxony, the number of visitors and overnight stays increased up to April.
Filming for the next Dresden "Tatort" this year
Dresden remains an integral part of the "Tatort" map on television. However, crime thriller fans will have to be patient until the next episode.
Dresden opens town hall tower to visitors on a trial basis
For twelve years, visitors have no longer been able to enjoy the view from the striking tower. Now the city wants to allow it again, at least in test mode.
Schauspiel Leipzig focuses on social issues
In the fall, Schauspiel Leipzig moves back from its interim location to the main stage. The "we" will then be the focus of the new season.
Youth literature prize for novel about GDR tunnel escapes
The author Maja Nielsen from Hamburg is being honored for her book for young people "Der Tunnelbauer". In it, she sheds light on daring escapes from the GDR. The main character is a boy from East Berlin.
Festspielhaus Hellerau brings stars to the stage
The Festspielhaus Hellerau has long since ceased to be an insider tip. In the new season, the temple of the Muses attracts visitors with renowned artists and a diverse program.
Dresden Castle Night invites you to the 15th edition
Rock, swing, indie pop, samba, house music - the program attracts visitors with a diverse range of music in front of the castle backdrop.
Positive results at the halfway point of the Capital of Culture
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz invites you to discover the previously unseen. Does this appeal to visitors?
Positive results at the halfway point of the Capital of Culture
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz invites you to discover the previously unseen. Does this appeal to visitors?
Human rights activist Sherbakova opens Shostakovich Days
The composer Dmitri Shostakovich always had a vision of a better Russian homeland. The human rights activist Irina Scherbakowa also has this dream of the future.
More than a hundred thousand visitors at the "Kosmos"
It was a record attendance for the Chemnitz festival. In addition to the performances by the big stars, the smaller formats were also popular. The organizers are delighted.
Ground-breaking ceremony for new building at the Karl May Museum
A new reception building is being built at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. The 6.5 million euro building is intended to create more space for exhibitions and the depot.
"Magical moment": Blond meets the Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra
The pop group Blond and the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra drew thousands of listeners to their crossover performance at the "Kosmos" festival against a historic backdrop. There were a few surprises.