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Marketing Director Susanne Springer
Phone +49 351 4911 251

Semperoper Dresden
Theaterplatz 2
01067 Dresden
Email presse@semperoper.de

Press Officer Oliver Bernau
Phone +49 351 4911 336

Semperoper Dresden
Theaterplatz 2
01067 Dresden
Email presse@semperoper.de

Press Releases

Premierenplakat »Die andere Frau« vor der Semperoper

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The resumption of live performances with two premieres

The Semperoper will reopen its doors on 16 January 2022 with the German premiere of Luciano Chailly’s »The Bald Soprano« and the world premiere of Torsten Rasch’s »The Other Wife«

Blick auf eine der Türen zum Zuschauerraum der Semperoper

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No performances up to and including 14 January 2022

Live performances planned for the second half of January 2022

Semperoper am Theaterplatz in der Dämmerung, in der Exedra leuchtet ein Weihnachtsbaum.

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Festive Music at Christmas

Grand opera and musical Christmas cheer in online streams: the Semperoper gives its audience an early treat with »Cavalleria rusticana«/»Pagliacci« on the 4th Advent weekend. Also: festive song recital in the run-up to Xmas.

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Saxon State Theatres: Vaccination for all with cultural programme on the 3rd Advent weekend

On the 3rd Advent weekend, the Saxon State Theatres invites the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of the »Vaccination Also Protects Culture« campaign. The vaccination event in the Semperoper on Friday will be accompanied by a programme of music.

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Saxon State Theatres: Temporary closure extended

Semperoper and Staatsschauspiel Dresden to remain closed up to and including 9 January 2022

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Saxon State Theatres: All performances temporarily suspended

The Semperoper and Staatsschauspiel Dresden close their doors up to and including 24 November 2021

Die Mitgliedes des Jungen Ensemble der Semperoper auf den Stufen vor dem Opernhaus

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The Semperoper Dresden presents its Junges Ensemble on World Opera Day

The director of the Junges Ensemble, Thomas Leo Cadenbach, and the soprano Mariya Taniguchi give insights into the programme.

Premierenplakat von »La Cenerentola« im Zuschauerraum der Semperoper

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Further Premieres in 2021 with Verdi and Rossini

Two new star-studded productions in October and November: Vera Nemirova’s staging of »Don Carlo« and Damiano Michieletto’s interpretation of »La Cenerentola«, his first work in Dresden – and the premiere of Manfred Trojahn’s »Prologue« sets the scene for the Verdi opera

Scene from »The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude« by William Forsythe © Semperoper Dresden/Ian Whalen

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Ballet evening »A Collection of Short Stories« for the first time live at the Semperoper

On 15 October 2021, Semperoper Ballett celebrates the first live performance of »A Collection of Short Stories«, featuring a world premiere

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New Production of »Norma« opens the 2021/22 Premiere Season

Peter Konwitschny’s new production of Bellini’s »Norma« launches the premiere season at the Semperoper – Yolanda Auyanet makes her house debut in the title role

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An exciting new season with many premieres

The Semperoper’s programme for 2021/22 offers a wealth of premieres including operas staged by great directors and spectacular choreographies performed by a roster of brilliant artists.

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