The Opera

The Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden: a house with an international reputation, with a distinguished orchestra, the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden and a worldranking roster of artists plus a vast array of guest stars, who are the talk of the town.

The opera chorus, founded by Carl Maria von Weber: well-known beyond the borders of Germany for concerts and CD productions with the Sächsische Staatskapelle.

This is where operatic history was made: world premières of Richard Wagner’s «Rienzi», «Der fliegende Holländer» and «Tannhäuser». And the inseparable link to Richard Strauss: nine of his operas made their first stage appearances here, among them «Salome», «Der Rosenkavalier» and «Elektra». Tradition and modernity in a meaningful interplay: a jubilant reception for the first European performance of the opera «Dead Man Walking» and enthusiasm for a staged evening with music by Heinrich Schütz.