New Year’s Concerts with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

At Dresden’s central square
Photo: © Mariko Ogura

Early in the morning, we went to Dresden’s theatre to attend the first rehearsal with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. In the photograph, you can admire the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), which is the symbol of Dresden.

With Maestro Pablo González in the dressing room
Photo: © Mariko Ogura

Once more, we have met Master Pablo González, with whom we were in Malta a few days ago, in order to play “Concierto de Aranjuez”, by Rodrigo.

Rehearsal with Master Pablo González and the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Photo: © Mariko Ogura

The rehearsal with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra has gone really well, and the acoustics at the concert hall are fantastic.

The view from the rear of the stage
Photo: © Mariko Ogura

Once more, I have had the opportunity of listening to the rehearsal from the rear of the stage, where I can watch the conductor gesturing for the musicians in the orchestra.

New Year’s Concert in Dresden
Photo: © Mariko Ogura

Follow this link for a video of the second movement of Concierto de Aranjuez (adagio) in Dresden, which I recorded with the authorisation of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra.

Concierto de Aranjuez Pablo González (conductor) Cañizares (guitar) and Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra

These concerts were sold out months ago, with over 6,000 spectators over two days. During the intervals and at the end, many also purchased Cañizares’s albums.

Cañizares’ albums
Photo: © Mariko Ogura