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.
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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.
Peter Bernshausen is the new Chancellor of Chemnitz University of Technology
The 47-year-old administrative expert Peter Bernshausen has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Chemnitz University of Technology. The post had previously been held provisionally for several years.
Jens Dzurny new President of Dehoga Saxony
After eight years, Dehoga in Saxony has a new president. A Dresden restaurateur was elected.
Stephan Meyer new president of the state tourism association
There has been a change at the top of the state tourism association. The new president emphasizes the economic importance of the industry.
SPD proposes Pallas as Vice-President of the state parliament
According to the SPD, the Saxon state parliament is to have another vice president. The candidate is not controversial, but the decision is.
CDU nominates Alexander Dierks as president of the state parliament
The CDU is also relying on a new generation for another top office in the Free State. If the Union has its way, 36-year-old Alexander Dierks will be the future president of the state parliament.
CDU General Secretary Alexander Dierks to become President of the Saxon State Parliament
The CDU is also relying on a new generation for another top office in the Free State. If the Union has its way, 36-year-old Alexander Dierks will be the president of the state parliament in future.
AfD man Maier may return to the Bundestag
Jens Maier is considered a right-winger of the AfD. The judge was given early retirement in Saxony. His political career also came to an end. Now it could pick up speed again.
Schwerdtner wants to become chairwoman of the Left Party
Who will succeed Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan at the top of the Left Party? With Ines Schwerdtner, one candidate is now daring to come out of the woodwork.
State parliament presidium imposes fine against AfD politician
Members of the Landtag are obliged to declare professional activities or remunerated functions within a certain period of time. This is intended to avoid conflicts of interest.
Katharina Christl becomes Rector of the Palucca University
Dance training is considered a school for life - even if the actual careers of dancers are comparatively short. There is now a change at the top of Germany's only independent dance academy.
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.
Director Haselböck's contract extended ahead of schedule
Artistic Director Ursula Haselböck will remain with the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. Her contract has been extended ahead of schedule for a further five years.
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.
Wolfgang Holler remains President of the Saxon Academy of Arts
Wolfgang Holler was re-elected as President for a further three years and emphasized the importance of open dialogue and the Academy's improved facilities.
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.
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.
Jörg Urban remains state leader of the AfD in Saxony
Jörg Urban was confirmed in office at the party conference with 90.15%. Urban poses question of power for state elections.
Dresden "Bürgerbühne" co-founder to become artistic director in 2025
Director Miriam Tscholl is to take over as artistic director of Leipzig's Theater der Jungen Welt (TDJW) from August 2025. According to a statement from the city council on Monday, the selection committee has decided in favor of the Freiburg-born director. A total of 31 applications were received. T ..
Mourning for the former artistic director Gerd Uecker
The Saxon State Opera Dresden mourns the loss of its former artistic director Gerd Uecker.
Holger Zastrow leaves the FDP due to dissatisfaction with Berlin politics
The former head of the FDP in Saxony, Holger Zastrow, wants to turn his back on his party. He cites his displeasure with Berlin politics as the reason.
Left Party mourns the loss of former MP Klaus Tischendorf
The Left Party in Saxony is mourning the loss of former member of the state parliament Klaus Tischendorf. He died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday at the age of 61, the party leadership announced with reference to information from Tischendorf's widow and spoke of terrible news. "His death ..
New director at the Vogtland Museum plans digital offensive
The new year begins with a change of management at the Vogtland Museum in Plauen. The new director wants to use computers to bring the mass of objects that have been lying dormant in depots into the light.
Sir Donald Runnicles becomes Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
The Briton Sir Donald Runnicles will become Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra from the 2025/2026 season. The draft contract will be submitted to the City Council for approval. Runnicles will serve as chief conductor designate in the coming season.
Holger Wöckel elected as new judge at the Federal Constitutional Court
Lawyer Holger Wöckel has been elected as a new judge at the Federal Constitutional Court by the Federal Council. He replaces Sibylle Kessal-Wulf and has been a judge at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig since February 2021.
Wendsche remains President of the SSG
The Lord Mayor of Radebeul, Bert Wendsche (non-party), will remain President of the Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities (SSG) for a further four years. He was unanimously elected at a meeting of the state board on Friday, the SSG announced. Wendsche has led the SSG very successfully throug ..
Astrid Böhmisch becomes the new director of the Leipzig Book Fair
Astrid Böhmisch (49) is to be the new Director of the Leipzig Book Fair. She will take over from Oliver Zille on January 1 next year.
Kretschmer wants to remain CDU state leader: Vote
Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer wants to lead the CDU in Saxony for another two years. To this end, he is running for the chairmanship again at the state party conference in Chemnitz on Saturday. In the vote two years ago, the now 48-year-old achieved a rather meagre result of around 76 percent. I ..
Ivan Repušić becomes the new General Music Director of Oper Leipzig
Croatian Ivan Repušić will be the new General Music Director of Oper Leipzig from the 2025/26 season. He succeeds Ulf Schirmer and brings with him extensive experience as a conductor.
New museum director wants to tighten the network in the surrounding area
The future head of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, Florence Thurmes, wants to strengthen democratic work and tighten networks in the surrounding area. Her aim is to break down barriers to the museum and appeal to younger generations, said the 42-year-old in Chemnitz on Monday. In terms of a democratic ..
Art Collections Chemnitz get new general director
Art historian Florence Thurmes will be the new general director of the Chemnitz Art Collections. According to city hall, the 42-year-old was elected by the city council on Wednesday and, as things stand, will take up her new post at the beginning of 2024. She has been head of Dortmund's municipal mu ..
Volker Tolkmitt - The rocking new rector of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
The economist Volker Tolkmitt takes over Mittweida University of Applied Sciences as the new rector with an innovative spirit and great confidence.