The Saxon Orchestra That Has Been Performing for 475 Years
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- The Dresden Staatskapelle, one of the worldโs oldest orchestras, was founded in 1548 by Elector Maurice of Saxony.
- Its history is closely linked to Dresden, the Saxon royal court and the cityโs theater.
- The orchestra will perform Mahlerโs Sixth Symphony at Ljubljana Festival on September 7 at Cankarjev dom.
The Dresden Staatskapelle has been performing for 475 years. Founded in 1548 by Maurice, Elector of Saxony, the orchestra is among the oldest in the world.
Its history is closely tied to Dresden, the Saxon royal court and the cityโs theater. The orchestra is based at the Semperoper, the Dresden opera house.
On September 7, the Staatskapelle will appear at Ljubljana Festival in Cankarjev dom, where it will perform Gustav Mahlerโs Sixth Symphony.
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