Press releases

01.09.2010

The Dresden Music Festival thanks its audience and gets in the mood for 2011
 - Concert premiere at the recently opened Albertinum with Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Jan Vogler on October 20, 2010 -

6.6.2010

In a fitting conclusion to »Russlandia«, the spectacular 33rd edition of the Dresden Music Festival, the public was treated to a wonderful open-air concert featuring David Krakauer's »Klezmer Madness!«, a fascinating mix of Klezmer, jazz, rock, funk, soul, blues and hip-hop. The Intendant of the Dresden Music Festival, Jan Vogler, is delighted with the result: »We are very happy with the enthusiasm of the audience and the wonderful atmosphere throughout the Festival. The beautiful weather of the final weekend made parting from ‘Russlandia’ a little easier for us.«

Highlights of the Festival included performances by some of Russia’s most celebrated orchestras – the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre St. Petersburg conducted by Valery Gergiev, the Russian National Orchestra led by Mikhail Pletnev, and the orchestra, chorus and soloists of the Bolshoi Theatre Moscow under Vassily Sinaisky...

26.5.2010

Yesterday evening, visitors of the Dresden Music Festival were able to witness an extraordinary concert: Under the musical direction of Valery Gergiev, the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre St. Petersburg and the Russian pianist Denis Matsuev performed works by Tchaikovsky und Rachmaninov. The guest appearance at the Dresden Kulturpalast also formed the official backdrop for the awarding of the Glashütte Original Music Festival Award 2010 to the Russian star conductor.

The watch manufactory Glashütte Original awards the prize to a personality of musical life who has made special efforts to support young talented artists and give new impetus to the world of music. The prize money of 25,000 Euros is to be used in the spirit of the award, to support young artists even further. Previous prize-winners include Kurt Masur, John Neumeier, Joachim Herz, Gidon Kremer, Christa Ludwig and Gustavo Dudamel...

27.4.2010

The Russian star conductor Valery Gergiev is the winner of the 2010 Glashütte Original MusicFestivalAward. The announcement was made by Jan Vogler, Intendant of Dresden Music Festival, and Günter Wiegand, Managing Director of the Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH, at the press conference today.

The watch manufactory Glashütte Original awards the prize to a personality of musical life who has made special efforts to support young talented artists and give new impetus to the world of music. The prize money of 25,000 Euros is to be used in the spirit of the award, to support young artists even further. The award ceremony takes place annually during the Dresden Music Festival. From 2004 to 2009, the prize, originally named SAECULUM was awarded to Kurt Masur, John Neumeier, Joachim Herz, Gidon Kremer, Christa Ludwig and Gustavo Dudamel.

Valery Gergiev is delighted with the award: »My feelings for Dresden are very strong, for it was here where I made my first steps in music business. It is also a great honor to take my place alongside the  former prize winners.« The conductor has already announced, that in accordance with the award’s conditions, he will donate the money to the International Tchaikovsky Competition, one of the most important music competitions in the world...

29.10.2009

The renowned cellist and Intendant of the Dresden Music Festival, Jan Vogler, announced details of the 2010 Dresden Music Festival at a press conference held today. The theme of this 33rd Festival, which runs from May 19 to June 6, 2010 is »Russlandia« – the music of Russia.

In making the announcement, Jan Vogler commented »the Dresden Music Festival was created during the Cold War when the influence of the then-Soviet Union permeated every aspect of life in the city. Dresden lies geographically and culturally between east and west and I felt it was natural to focus on the music of Russia 20 years after the fall of the iron curtain and the end of the Cold War. The tension between east and west was a particularly creative impetus for Russian composers and performers. And so, it is with great excitement and enthusiasm that the 2010 Dresden Music Festival explores this link with our past.« ...

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