Press Office

Dmitri Shostakovich’s »The Nose« concludes the Semperoper’s 2021/22 season of premieres.

Semperoper Ballett dances the German premiere of »Peer Gynt« by Johan Inger

Semper Zwei presents a brand-new production of Stephen Sondheim’s »Into the Woods«

Charity concert for Ukrainian refugees and their helpers under the patronage of Minister of State Barbara Klepsch in Dresden’s Frauenkirche on 21 May 2022.

Ticket sales for the Semperoper’s 2022/23 season to begin at 10 a.m. on 18 May 2022.

The Semperoper invites opera fans to the premiere of Antonín Dvořák’s »Rusalka«, which sees stage director Christof Loy and conductor Joana Mallwitz making their Dresden debuts.

The Semperoper presents Mozart’s Da Ponte Trilogy at Easter / Omer Meir Wellber to receive the »Rudi Häussler Prize« as part of the »Mozart Days 2022«.

Premiere of the new production of »Madama Butterfly« to take place on 6 April 2022. 5th Chamber Recital on 31 March 2022 cancelled.

In April 2022 the Semperoper is celebrating two premieres in its venues: a new production of »Madama Butterfly« and the Dresden premiere of »Blues Brothers«.

The sound of culture! – The Semperoper Dresden announces its 2022/23 season with an opulent programme of new productions, repertoire pieces and special events

The Semperoper Dresden strongly condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine as an inexcusable breach of the peaceful European order established after 1989.

Udo Zimmermann’s »Weiße Rose« is the first Semperoper production by director Stephan Grögler.

Dutch lawyer Roger Cox will be awarded the International Peace Prize "Dresden Prize" 2022. The award recognizes his groundbreaking contribution to fighting for compliance with global climate targets by means of law.

Katharina Thalbach’s production of »Aida« will celebrate its premiere on 5 March 2022 under the baton of Christian Thielemann and with Krassimira Stoyanova in the title role.

Baritone Michael Volle and pianist Helmut Deutsch to appear in Dresden with songs by Johannes Brahms. Ticket sales launched for the Semperoper’s February programme up to and including 6 February 2022.

Semperoper Ballett presents adapted version of »The Nutcracker«

Magdalena Anna Hofmann replaces Evelyn Herlitzius in the role of Sarai in the world premiere of the »The Other Wife« on Saturday, 22 January 2022.

Mozart’s »The Magic Flute« on 23 January 2022 with Georg Zeppenfeld as Sarastro and Christina Poulitsi as the Queen of the Night

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«

Live performances planned for the second half of January 2022

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.