Staatskapelle Dresden
On 22nd September 2008 the Staatskapelle Dresden celebrated its 460th jubilee. Founded by Prince Elector Moritz von Sachsen in 1548, it is one of the oldest orchestras in the world and thus steeped in tradition. A leading ensemble throughout various musical eras, it is believed that the Kapelle is the only orchestra to have been in continuous existence for over four and a half centuries. Distinguished conductors have helped shape the development of this one-time court orchestra, including Hei...
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