The Semperoper Dresden reacted with dismay to the deaths of the musicians Udo Zimmermann and Bernard Haitink.
"Today is a sad day for the world of music, for Dresden and for the Saxon State Opera," explained Artistic Director Peter Theiler.
The death of both artists left a noticeable void in cultural life.
Haitink died on Thursday at the age of 92 in London, Zimmermann on Friday night in his hometown of Dresden.
Dresden - He was 78 years old.
Both musicians were closely associated with the Saxon State Opera and their Staatskapelle Dresden.
Haitink was chief conductor of the Staatskapelle from 2002 to 2004.
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Zimmermann worked from 1970 to 1985 as a dramaturge for contemporary music theater at the State Opera in Dresden.
During this time, the world premieres of his opera works “Levins Mill” (1973), “The Shoe and the Flying Princess” (1976), “White Rose” (Dresden premiere, 1987) and his ballet composition “Burning Peace” took place on the occasion of the reopening the Semperoper took place in 1985.
It was said that his compositions, which were premiered or interpreted in Dresden in 1964 and 1988, are just as numerous.
"With him, the music world is losing a passionate and tireless champion for contemporary music," explained the orchestra board of the Staatskapelle Dresden.
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