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Known to some as "Florence on the Elbe," Dresden was first mentioned in 1206. It is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and a top tourist destination.

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December 18, 2024

Germany: Dresden opera visitors fall sick

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The Sinfoniker, long known for innovation and political statements, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Robotersinfonie

Germany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden

Germany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden

Robots conduct an orchestra in Dresden — a first for both musicians and audience.
CultureNovember 29, 202402:22 min
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Robotic conductors — orchestra embraces cutting-edge tech

Robotic conductors — orchestra embraces cutting-edge tech

Three robotic conductors direct musicians through a piece written specifically for the Dresden Symphony Orchestra.
ScienceNovember 12, 202402:30 min
The arm of a robot holds a bright baton.

Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton

Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton

The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are surprising.
MusicOctober 14, 2024
Three musicians with brass instruments sit in front of their wooden music stands. A robot arm with the word "CeTI" on it is in front of them.

Robot conductor in charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra

Robot conductor in charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra

A robot maestro took the baton at the orchestra's anniversary concert. Is this the future of classical music?
LifestyleOctober 13, 202402:34 min
Four tuba players play in front of a robotic installation.

Robot Symphony: Dresden orchestra conducted by 3-armed robot

Robot Symphony: Dresden orchestra conducted by 3-armed robot

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Dresdner Sinfoniker a robot will take the baton for part of the "Robot Symphony."
MusicOctober 11, 2024
Workers assemble a flood barrier in an archway in Dresden

Germany: How Dresden prepared itself for flooding

Germany: How Dresden prepared itself for flooding

Amid widespread flooding in central Europe, the flood protection system in the Germany city of Dresden has held up.
SocietySeptember 18, 202402:21 min
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Dresden Peace Prize goes to the late Alexei Navalny

The widow of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny accepted the Dresden Peace Prize on his behalf.
PoliticsMay 12, 2024
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Is immigration a threat to Germany?

Populist right-wing parties see immigration as a threat. But foreigners are vital for the German labor market.
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