St David's Hall, CardiffPrior to opening the big music festival in their home city this week, the Dresden Staatskapelle whirled their way round Europe, with concerts in Cardiff and Birmingham as the last leg of the tour.The orchestra's German title, Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden, reflects its foundation in the 16th century by a Saxon prince, but it is the glorious glow of their sound that announces their remarkable heritage.Conductor Christoph Eschenbach opened with the rarely performed Schu...
Guardian Music — St David's Hall, CardiffPrior to opening the big music festival in their home city this week, the Dresden Staatskapelle whirled their way round Europe, with concerts in C... more info