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| NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016
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| Some ideas for your next city break!
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Looking for travel inspiration? Not quite sure yet about your next city break destination? Here are some ideas from Saxony then: Read on for a selection of events, things to do and places to stay in Dresden and Leipzig. There’s lots for classical music lovers but also some Gothic rock (fancy that) and whatever the choice might be, travellers are sure to enjoy their trip to Saxony!
Photo: Sebastian Rose
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| Leipzig’s music festivals: Wagner, Bach & Gothic rock
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Enjoy an eclectic smorgasbord of festivals in the city of music: Leipzig Opera will be the only German theatre this year to stage Wagner’s 4-opera Ring cycle (5-8 May/28 June-3 July; Wagner Festival: 19-26 May). In May, Leipzig turns into a black, yet colourful catwalk when more than 20,000 “Wave-Gotik-Treffen” visitors celebrate the 25th anniversary of the world’s largest gothic festival (13-16 May). Then, from 10 to 19 June, it’s time for Bachfest Leipzig, one of the most important international classical music festivals. On 24/25 June, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra goes open air with “Klassik Airleben” to celebrate the end of the concert season.
Photo: Mira Held
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Richard Strauss at Leipzig Opera
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Led by musical director Ulf Schirmer and together with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, Leipzig Opera’s 2016/2017 season focuses on Richard Strauss‘s wide repertoire. The big Strauss weekend from 16 to 18 June 2017 promises to be a special highlight, featuring the composer’s three masterpieces “The Woman without a Shadow”, “Arabella” and “Salome”. The latter will premiere in a new production, directed by Aron Stiehl and under the musical direction of the international sought-after Strauss conductor Ulf Schirmer.
Photo: Kirsten Nijhof
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| Semperoper highlights 2016/2017
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In its 2016/2017 season, Dresden’s Semperoper once again presents world famous operas such as Strauss’s “Salome”, Verdi’s “Othello” or Wagner’s “Rheingold” and “Siegfried”, among others conducted by Christian Thielemann, principal conductor of Staatskapelle Dresden. Don’t miss the Mozart Days (14-28 Apr 2017), starting on Good Friday with a programme of five operas, including a new production of “Die Entführung aus dem Serail“, concerts and further events. Ballet buffs should pencil in November 2016 for the premiere of the classical narrative ballet “Don Quixote“, newly choreographed by Semperoper‘s ballet director Aaron S. Watkin.
Photo: Matthias Creutziger
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| Not just a hotel: Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
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World-famous baroque sights such as Semperoper, Dresden Royal Palace and the Zwinger line up in the city’s old town like pearls on a string. Built in the 18th century by the Saxon king August the Strong, the Taschenbergpalais fits right in as part of the region’s history. Enjoy the beautiful 500 square metres courtyard in summer: for romantic dinners beneath the stars, BBQs or as a wedding location. In winter, when Dresden’s Striezelmarkt Christmas market opens, the Taschenbergpalais Kempinski gets into the spirit, too, and turns its courtyard into a sparkling ice rink that can be booked for private occasions. Magical!
Photo: Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
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For an individual and customised Dresden itinerary, try the city’s popular Jugendgästehaus youth hostel where a friendly team can put together a programme to your liking. Be inspired by impressive art treasures and imposing buildings in Dresden’s historic centre, world-famous museums and theatres or edgy art and nightlife in the city’s Neustadt neighbourhood. You can discover both all-time favourites and hidden treasures – simply mix your very own Dresden cocktail while enjoying the youth hostel’s central location!
Photo:Sven Döring
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| Special exhibition at Pillnitz Palace
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Pillnitz Palace & Park just outside Dresden goes India this year: The Maharaja’s Gardener exhibition, opening on 30 April, is at the centre of a series of Indian events and floral displays throughout 2016 and sheds light on the life of Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel, a Pillnitz gardener who trained at the Royal Gardens of Pillnitz and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to be appointed “Superintendent of Government Gardens“ in India at the age of 27. Who knew ...
Photo:Gabriele Hanke
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| There’s an easy access option to Saxony: Ryanair flights from London to Leipzig.
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