Artists in Residence 2025-26

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Artists in Residence

Saison 2025/26

In the upcoming season, the Dresdner Philharmonie can once again look forward to four new admirable Artists in Residence.

Each of them brings unique perspectives and in-depth expertise that will enrich the artistic life of the Dresden Philharmonic. This season, audiences can look forward to an exciting programme ranging from innovative musical visions to outstanding performances.

Their presence at the Dresdner Philharmonie will be a highlight of the 2025/26 season and a special experience for all music lovers.

Tabita Berglund

began her musical career on the cello, studying with Truls Mørk, among others, and playing in major orchestras. She then decided to become a conductor and is now one of the most sought-after newcomers (if you can still call her a newcomer given her experience) on the podium. From this season, she will be our principal guest conductor.

Tabita Berglund © Nikolaj Lund

Why did you want to become a conductor, as a cellist you can make music much more easily yourself?

Click here to read more about our first Guest Conductor Tabita Berglund, find out the answer to the question alongside and watch videos of her in person.

Boris Giltburg

and the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra can almost be mentioned in the same breath. Our audience has known him ever since he helped select and inaugurate the new Steinway grand piano for our concert hall in autumn 2024. Now the likeable pianist is returning as Artist in Residence.

Boris Giltburg © Sasha Gusov

If you met an alien who wanted to know why there is piano music: Which piece would you play for them?

Click here to read more about our Artist in Residence Boris Giltburg, find out the answer to the question alongside and watch videos of him in person.

Anna Lapwood

began her musical career on the cello, studying with Truls Mørk, among others, and playing in major orchestras. She then decided to become a conductor and is now one of the most sought-after newcomers (if you can still call her a newcomer given her experience) on the podium. From this season, she will be our principal guest conductor.

Why did you want to become a conductor, as a cellist you can make music much more easily yourself?

Click here to read more about our Palace Organist Anna Lapwood, find out the answer to the question alongside and watch videos of her in person.

James MacMillan

is a composer, football fan and Catholic. In that order. But above all, he is Scottish, and that connects him with our chief conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, who is bringing him to Dresden as Composer in Residence. MacMillan had his musical awakening at the age of nine when he played the recorder for the first time. He immediately wanted to write music himself. Fortunately, it didn't stop at simple recorder melodies. After a foray into rock music, he studied composition. Today, he is Britain's most important composer (he wrote the music for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, among other things) and has also enjoyed international success.

You love football. What does this sport have to do with your music?

Click here to read more about our Composer in Residence James MacMillan, find out the answer to the question alongside and watch videos of him in person.