Name: Blockbuster Battle: Animation from Hollywood to Tokyo
Start: 2026-07-05T18:00:00
Location: Palace of Culture

Benjamin Pope

Dresdner Philharmonie

All stops are pulled when organist Sebastian Heindl plays our Eule organ, demonstrating the versatility of his instrument with a virtuosic program. As a modern representative of the centuries-old Leipzig music tradition, Heindl opens his program with Bach. After warming up his fingers – and the audience – with the virtuosic cascades of the Toccata in F major, he leads through a mini-panorama of organ music, in which he also presents his own compositions. The thrilling conclusion is formed by Camille Saint-Saëns' "Danse macabre," arranged for organ by Heindl himself – dance-like, grotesque, and dizzyingly virtuosic.

Toccata

Palace of Culture

The Dresden Kreuzchor presents a diverse program that includes both a cappella works and compositions with Basso Continuo. A special highlight is the performance of Ēriks Ešenvalds' "Stars," an impressive choral work accompanied by the glass harmonica. The spherical sounds of the water-tuned glasses give the music an almost otherworldly dimension - calm and cosmic, simultaneously mysterious and spiritual. The sensitive words of the piece merge with the floating sounds to create an intense listening experience. In addition to this contemporary work, works from composers ranging from Schütz to Reger are also featured in the program, showcasing the versatility of the long-standing boys' choir.

Dresdner Kreuzchor at Kulturpalast

"Summer, Sun, Holiday Time" - Finally, summer is here! The Philharmonic Children's Choir Dresden, together with members of the Dresden Philharmonic, embark on an exciting journey in search of summer songs from around the world. "The sun is shining from the sky, beckoning us out into the green field, beckoning us out to the meadow where flowers bloom in colorful hues." Songs from near and far countries tell captivating stories and get us in the mood for summer vacation. Old, familiar as well as new and unknown melodies fill the hall and surely invite everyone to sing along - because singing together brings joy and good spirits.

Sommer, Sonne, Ferienzeit

"Summer, Sun, Vacation Time" - Finally, summer is here! The Philharmonic Children's Choir Dresden, along with members of the Dresden Philharmonic, embark on an exciting journey in search of summer songs from around the world. "The sun laughs from the sky, luring us out into the green field, luring us out to the meadow where colorful flowers bloom". Songs from near and far lands tell fascinating stories and get us in the mood for summer vacation. Old, familiar as well as new and unknown melodies fill the hall and surely invite everyone to sing along - because singing together brings joy and good spirits.

Summer, sun, vacation time

Like every year, we start the summer with an atmospheric film music evening! This time, animes are in charge, or rather: setting the tone! We will be playing the music from the most famous anime films from the two major centers of animation culture: Tokyo and Hollywood.