Ludwig Simon on filming with his father Devid Striesow
Ludwig Simon and his father meet for the first time in leading roles. Here, the 26-year-old talks about the family shoot and the high heels he wore for the first time in his life for the movie.
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Dresden Wagner project in the New York Times Best of
The New York Times puts a performance as part of the Richard Wagner project on its list of the world's best performances in 2024, which also honors Dresden as a city of music, says Artistic Director Vogler.
José Carreras: With discipline to success and many donations
Being diagnosed with leukemia is a shock. This was also the case for star tenor José Carreras. He fell ill in 1987 - and survived. One thing in particular has helped him over the years.
Much applause for Prokofiev opera premiere in Dresden
In Sergei Prokofiev's opera "The Love for Three Oranges", a mentally ill prince is supposed to recover with laughter. The Semperoper offers musical theater in the best sense of the word.
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra raises 35,000 euros for children
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is world-famous. For the 15th time, it played for children in need.
Kick-off for mountain parades in Advent
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Kick-off for mountain parades in Advent
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Deichkind, Clueso and Kontra K are coming to Highfield 2025
This year, the Highfield Festival near Leipzig was overshadowed by the fire on a Ferris wheel. Next year, the focus will once again be on music.
Dresden Music Festival 2025 under the sign of love
Classical, pop, jazz - and even poetry: next year's Dresden Music Festival will focus on diversity. The festival motto is intended to send a message of understanding.
Leipzig Bach Festival promises encounters with the composer
The Leipzig Bach Festival invites you to a harpsichord concert with the composer - at least virtually. Advance tickets for the festival go on sale today.
Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra plans diverse summer concert series for 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz wants to inspire guests from near and far as the European Capital of Culture. Preparations are also well advanced at the five-division theater. What does it have up its sleeve?
Applause Award: Prizes for clubs and event organizers
Live music is a highlight for musicians and audiences alike. A lot of work goes into it, not only by artists, but also by clubs and event organizers. The Applause Award is for them.
Beatsteaks receive special crown for commitment against the right
Despite intimidation attempts from the right, they gave concerts in several youth centers in East Germany. The Beatsteaks have now been honored for their efforts to combat right-wing extremism.
International Days of Jewish Music: Concerts in Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony
With the International Days of Jewish Music, the organizers want to build bridges in the face of growing anti-Semitism - and invite people to join in.
Pop superstar Robbie Williams announces Germany tour for next year
Robbie Williams has been effortlessly filling stadiums and arenas with his concerts for years. He is coming to Germany next year. Tickets are already available.
Silly thrills fans at premiere concert in Dresden
Silly rocks the concert hall of the Dresden Philharmonie. Even after two and a half hours, the fans don't want to go home. The band's tour kick-off is a rousing success.
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann announces major solo tour
Till Lindemann has been touring solo for some time now. Now he has already announced the next tour without his bandmates from Rammstein.
AfD spokesperson Matthias Moosdorf in trouble over involvement in Moscow music academy
The AfD member of parliament Matthias Moosdorf has accepted an honorary professorship at a renowned Moscow music academy. The move could have consequences for him.
Max Raabe delights fans with new show at Dresden's Kulturpalast
Ever since Max Raabe wrote the song "Kein Schwein ruft mich an" in 1992, the artist's phones have never stopped ringing. Now the master of nostalgic hits is also on tour in the East.
Leipzig Bach Archive acquires unknown Mendelssohn composition
An original composition by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy remained undiscovered for around 150 years. Now the Bach Archive has acquired it from a private collection.
Signing choir prepares for Christmas oratorio
The Leipzig choir "Sing&Sign" is made up of hearing, hearing-impaired and deaf people. How project manager Susanne Haupt came up with the idea and what the inclusive ensemble's performances look like.
Christine Marquardt becomes the new opera director in Chemnitz
Born in Leipzig, trained in Dresden and now working in Chemnitz: Christine Marquardt will start there next year as the new opera director.
New rector at the Carl Maria von Weber Academy of Music in Dresden
A jazz musician will lead the Dresden University of Music in future. Music can build bridges and open dialogues, especially in a world of growing problems, says the new rector Lars Seniuk.
Semperoper honors Richard Strauss with new production of "Intermezzo"
100 years after the premiere of Richard Strauss' opera "Intermezzo" in Dresden, the Semperoper is paying tribute to the composer with a new production. Members of the Strauss family will also be attending.
Rock band Pankow releases farewell song after 13-year break
It all began in 1981 - and 2025 will be the end. The band Pankow will then go on a farewell tour. Now the Berliners' last single is being released.
Richard Strauss' turbulent marriage drama 'Intermezzo' is celebrated at the Semperoper Dresden
At the Semperoper, Richard Strauss is considered the house god alongside Richard Wagner. 100 years after the premiere of Strauss' opera "Intermezzo", there is a new production of the work with autobiographical features.
Rolando Villazón and Ella Endlich at Dresden Advent concert
Every year, hundreds of Herrnhut stars and singers bring thousands of people into the Advent spirit live in the Dresden soccer stadium. Once again, big names have been announced - and everyone can sing along.
Farewell tour takes Mireille Mathieu to Germany
She last toured Germany in 2018. Now Mireille Mathieu is returning with her last major tour. The pop icon wants more time for herself, as she says in an interview.
Police end right-wing music event in the Ore Mountains
Around 40 people from the right-wing spectrum gather in the Ore Mountains for a music event. The police intervene.
39 bands at the International Dixieland Festival Dresden
Old-time jazz is now celebrated as a folk festival in Dresden every year - and has been for more than half a century. Once again, bands from several European countries are coming to Dresden.
Communication with Clara Schumann: Zwickau museum relies on modern technology
Artificial intelligence makes it possible: in future, it will be possible to talk to the composer's wife on the phone at the Schumann House in Zwickau and also ask her about her husband Robert.
15 million euros from the federal government for the Wagner Academy in Dresden
The Dresden Music Festival explores the original sound of Richard Wagner's works and revolutionizes performance practice. Now they are one big step closer to becoming an academy.
Purple Disco Machine about home and success
This time, DJ Purple Disco Machine wanted to do things differently - and recorded the new record entirely in his home city of Dresden. Musically, he invites you to "Paradise".
New early work by Mozart performed in Leipzig - a big crowd
It is only twelve minutes of music. A composition from Mozart's youth was recently discovered in Leipzig - and now played there. The queue outside the opera house was long.
Unknown Mozart piece discovered in Leipzig
Twelve minutes of Mozart: a previously unknown piece of music from the composer's teenage years has been discovered in Leipzig.
Prinzen frontman Krumbiegel: I don't want to be cheesy
With his band Die Prinzen, Sebastian Krumbiegel sang about kissing and lots of money. His topics have changed in the meantime. His songs are now about his grandma, Freddie Mercury and hope.
Most successful edition of the Lausitz Festival attracts record number of visitors
The Lausitz Festival aims to establish itself as a cultural institution in the coal-mining region - and seems to be well on its way to doing so.
Start of the Semperoper season in Dresden with 'The Flying Dutchman'
A new era begins for the Saxon State Opera in Dresden. With Nora Schmid, the renowned opera house on Theaterplatz has a new artistic director. And the Staatskapelle Dresden also has a new boss.
Wettin-Löbejün named country music venue of the year 2024
Wettin-Löbejün is home to the Carl Loewe Festival, among other events. Now the town in the Saale district is to be recognized as a country music venue.
Die Prinzen frontman warns of AfD success in state elections in Saxony and Thuringia
Prinzen frontman Sebastian Krumbiegel uses his music to fight against right-wing extremism and for democracy. He finds the AfD as the strongest force "scary".
Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos and Emanuel Ax give a concert at the Dresden Music Festival
Their names make the hearts of classical music fans beat faster. Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos and Emanuel Ax are renowned soloists and in demand worldwide - and will soon be performing as a trio for Beethoven in Dresden.
Cause of the fire at the Highfield Festival: Investigators are making progress
Thousands of people celebrate at the Highfield rock festival near Leipzig. Suddenly the gondola of a Ferris wheel goes up in flames and several people are injured. The first results of the investigation are now available.
Moritzburg Festival 2024: music, nature and friendship in a unique atmosphere
The Moritzburg Festival at the baroque castle of the same name not far from Dresden is one of Europe's top addresses for chamber music. It not only attracts musicians to the idyllic pond landscape in summer.
Highfield rock and pop festival starts at Lake Störmthal
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
30,000 visitors expected at the Highfield Festival
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
Roland Kaiser presents his wax double at Madame Tussauds Berlin
Roland Kaiser is coming to Berlin for two final concerts of his anniversary tour on the Waldbühne. Before that, however, the pop star makes a detour to his wax doppelganger.
Roland Kaiser presents his wax double at Madame Tussauds in Berlin
Roland Kaiser is coming to Berlin for two final concerts of his anniversary tour on the Waldbühne. Before that, however, the pop star makes a detour to his wax doppelganger.
DJ Purple Disco Machine returns to Dresden with a new album
A new album by Purple Disco Machine will be released in September, before which he will be performing in Dresden. It is only the second concert in his home city. A special date for the Grammy winner.
DJ Purple Disco Machine starts tour in Dresden
A new album by Purple Disco Machine will be released in September, before which he will be performing in Dresden. It is only the second concert in his home city. A special date for the Grammy winner.
Highfield Festival at Lake Störmthal: rock music, swimming and camping
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
Dresden Kreuzchor 2025 with Requiem premiere
It belongs to the premier league of boys' choirs in Germany. With performances all over the world, the Dresden Kreuzchor is an ambassador for the city of culture - even outside the church and concert hall.
Kaiser ratings rise: Great success for MDR television
Roland Kaiser once again turned the banks of the Elbe in Dresden into the "Kaisermania" show stage four times in front of the baroque silhouette of the old town. TV viewers all over Germany were interested.
Kreuzchor sings for Saxony's forests in Dresden Heath
The Kruzians, whose domicile is churches and concert halls, were already drawn to Saxon Switzerland in 2023. Now the famous boys' choir is once again giving a charity concert - in nature and for nature.
Double in wax - Roland Kaiser at Madame Tussauds
Roland Kaiser has been giving concerts for half a century. The "Kaisermania" in Dresden is a cult event - he is now being given a special honor to mark his stage anniversary.
Santa Maria on the banks of the Elbe - "Kaisermania" in Dresden again
Every summer, pop singer Roland Kaiser turns the banks of the Elbe in Dresden into a show stage. The "Kaisermania" with concerts against the backdrop of the baroque old town skyline is a cult event - and always sells out.
Shostakovich Festival in Gohrisch with record results
"Unfortunately, the most beautiful legs in the hall belong to the grand piano", says Vladimir Mayakovsky about a wedding party in his play "The Bug". Dmitri Shostakovich set it to music. Now the bug has appeared in Gohrisch.
Semperoper bids farewell to artistic director: divided response
The Semperoper Dresden has met with a mixed response from the audience with its last premiere of the season. On Saturday, Hector Berlioz's "Benvenuto Cellini" received much applause for the State Opera Chorus, the Staatskapelle Dresden conducted by Giampaolo Bisanti and the ensemble of singers. Dire ..
Theiler bids farewell to the Semperoper: "It was fun"
Peter Theiler took up his post as Artistic Director of the Semperoper in 2018 under the motto "Tradition and Modernity". The coronavirus pandemic forced him to improvise. But in the end, he was able to implement almost all of his plans.
Moritzburg Academy with 36 young musicians from 17 countries
This year, the Moritzburg Festival Academy brings together 36 young musicians from 17 countries. They not only form the Moritzburg Festival Orchestra under the direction of its chief conductor Josep Caballé Domenech, but also perform at the Konzerthaus Berlin, the Dresden Kulturpalast and the König ..
Classical airleben concerts at the Leipzig Gewandhaus
Tens of thousands of listeners at open-air concerts at the Leipzig Gewandhaus
Nina Chuba: First earned money invested in teddy bear and piano
The Hamburg singer Nina Chuba tells how she invested her first money in a teddy bear and a piano as a young actress and now concentrates on music.
New organist for Dresden Frauenkirche
The young church musician Niklas Jahn becomes the new organist of Dresden's Frauenkirche and impresses with his improvisational skills and concepts for the meeting place.
Heinrich Schütz Music Festival: Women in the 17th century central
For most people, German music history begins with Bach. But another master had already caused a sensation before him. Heinrich Schütz is considered the first German composer of European standing.
Leipzig Bach Festival ends with record attendance
The Leipzig Bach Festival ended with almost 76,000 guests and a record number of tickets sold. Artistic Director Michael Maul is overjoyed.
Soloists from China and Malaysia win Schumann Competition
A Chinese singer and a pianist from Malaysia are the winners of this year's International Robert Schumann Competition in Zwickau. 31-year-old Zhuohan Sun won the first prize of 10,000 euros and a gold medal in the men's singing category, while 23-year-old Vincent Ong (Malaysia) won first prize in th ..
Andreas Staier honored with Bach Medal
The harpsichordist and pianist Andreas Staier has been honored with the Bach Medal of the City of Leipzig. The award was presented on Friday as part of the Bach Festival in the ballroom of the Old Town Hall, according to the Bach Archive. Staier has been one of the best-known Bach interpreters for a ..
Dresden Music Festival ends with record result
The 47th Dresden Music Festival is over and the organizers are completely satisfied. Because the program was no guarantee of success.
Dresden Music Festival ends with record result
The 47th Dresden Music Festival is over and the organizers are completely satisfied. Because the program was no guarantee of success.
Democracy festival "Kosmos" starts in Chemnitz
The "Kosmos" democracy festival in Chemnitz attracts thousands of visitors with music, art and sport on a perfect summer's day.
Democracy festival "Kosmos" starts in Chemnitz
The "Kosmos" democracy festival kicked off in perfect summer weather in Chemnitz with thousands of visitors and a diverse program of music, art, sport and social events.
Democracy festival "Kosmos" in Chemnitz attracts 50,000 visitors
50,000 visitors are expected to attend the "Kosmos" democracy festival in Chemnitz. With music, art, sport and society, the festival offers a diverse program.
Herbert Grönemeyer celebrates anniversary tour in Dresden in front of 26,000 fans
Singer Herbert Grönemeyer thrills fans in Dresden on his anniversary tour. Hits like 'Bochum' and 'Mensch' create a great atmosphere.
"Bochum" in Dresden: Grönemeyer celebrated at tour kick-off
Herbert Grönemeyer made his breakthrough 40 years ago with the album "4630 Bochum" and set new standards. It is one of the most successful albums in German pop history. The fans pay homage to him at the start of the anniversary tour in Dresden.
Winners of the Popular Music Competition in Saxony chosen
26 award winners in five categories, including clubs for the first time. A total of 70,000 euros in prize money.
Herbert Grönemeyer celebrates anniversary tour with loyal fan base
Singer Herbert Grönemeyer celebrates the start of his anniversary tour 40 years after his album '4630 Bochum' in front of 26,000 fans in Dresden. Hits like 'Bochum' and 'Mensch' thrill the audience.
Clubs awarded prizes for the first time at the Popular Music Competition in Saxony
26 award winners in five categories, including clubs for the first time. A total of 70,000 euros in prize money was awarded.
Enthusiasm for the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Dresden Music Festival
The renowned Philharmonia Orchestra from London thrilled audiences at the Dresden Music Festival with a concert full of resonance and applause.
Philharmonia Orchestra London at the Dresden Music Festival
The performance by the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra from London was met with great applause at the Dresden Music Festival. The musicians, conducted by their Finnish chief conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, played at the Kulturpalast in the city on the Elbe on Tuesday evening - the "Enigma" Variatio ..
Festspiele MV: Contract of Artistic Director Ursula Haselböck extended early until 2030
The contract of Artistic Director Ursula Haselböck at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival has been extended early until 2030.
Anoushka Shankar delights at the Dresden Music Festival
Sitar player Anoushka Shankar has enriched the Dresden Music Festival with an Indian timbre. The exceptional artist performed a program of pieces from her latest album and older material at the Kulturpalast in the city on the Elbe on Monday evening. She was accompanied by first-class musicians Arun ..
Andreas Gabalier delights 30,000 fans in Dresden
When Austrian Andreas Gabalier takes to the stage, the audience appears in lederhosen or dirndls. And the fans are not deterred by severe weather warnings.
Tabita Berglund becomes Principal Guest Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Tabita Berglund will become Principal Guest Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic from the 2025/2026 season, the first woman to hold this position.
Farewell to the Melt Festival: Last edition on Ferropolis grounds announced
Fans of the Melt Festival at Ferropolis will have to say goodbye to the event this summer, which will take place for the last time.
Festival Melt in summer for the last time
For 25 years, the Melt Festival in Saxony-Anhalt has been a place to dance beneath former lignite diggers. Now the organizers are announcing its imminent end.
Hollywood in Dresden's Frauenkirche: Hope and Vogler in a duet
The Dresden Music Festival wants to open up new horizons this year and has special concerts in its program. In doing so, they will surprise with the less familiar - and look to the future.
Hollywood in Dresden's Frauenkirche: Hope and Vogler in a duet
The Dresden Music Festival wants to open up new horizons this year and has special concerts in its program. In doing so, they will surprise with the less familiar - and look to the future.
Singer Matthias Reim on the changes in the world and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim talks about the constant changes in the world, the transience of events and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim: "I am a very optimistic person"
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". Even though the singer is optimistic about the future, he is worried about one thing in particular.
Roman Brogli-Sacher becomes the new General Music Director of the Neue Lausitzer Philharmonie
Swiss conductor Brogli-Sacher takes over the direction of the New Lusatian Philharmonic Orchestra in Görlitz from Ewa Strusińska.
Matthias Reim does not see artificial intelligence as a substitute for the artistic creative process
Singer Matthias Reim does not believe that AI can replace the artistic creative process. However, he sees it as a useful tool in the music business.
Graphic Arts Foundation shows works by Rosa Loy and Neo Rauch
The artist duo Rosa Loy and Neo Rauch often present their work together at exhibitions. Now they are showing works for their Bayreuth "Lohengrin" in Aschersleben.
Leipzig Gewandhaus wants more financial security
The Gewandhaus in Leipzig is facing major challenges. At some point, income will no longer be able to cover everything. A foundation is to provide a remedy.
Leipzig Gewandhaus wants more financial security
The Gewandhaus in Leipzig is facing major challenges. At some point, income will no longer be able to cover everything. A foundation is to provide a remedy.
Lars Seniuk new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
The composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk has been elected as the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. Seniuk has already declared his acceptance of the election, the university announced in Dresden on Thursday. The election was based on a nomination made by a selection committee consisting o ..
Lars Seniuk elected new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
Composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk is to become the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. He takes over the position from Axel Köhler.
Matthias Reim wants to cut back: More time with the family
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". The singer will also be stopping off in Dresden for his tour on May 17 and 18.
Staatskapelle tour: Two female conductors instead of Thielemann
Christian Thielemann will not lead the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden on the last tour of his tenure. The outgoing chief conductor had to hand over the baton at short notice due to illness, the orchestra announced on Tuesday. He will be replaced by "two of the world's leading female conductors". L ..
Frauenkirche Dresden seeks successor for prominent position
One woman and three men will be allowed to audition in June for the coveted church musician position with a focus on the organ in Dresden's Frauenkirche. They convinced the nationwide expert commission, which decided on a total of 29 applications, as the Dresden Frauenkirche Foundation announced on ..
International Dixieland Festival in Dresden kicks off with a family festival at the zoo
Family festival at the zoo as a prelude to the jazz festival with bands from ten countries
Music festival fears for city's image after attack
The Dresden Music Festival stands for cosmopolitanism and attracts guests from all over the world every year. Shortly before the start of its 47th edition, a brutal act casts a shadow over the city.