White Rose

About the Event

This programme recounts the fate of the resistance fighter Sophie Scholl, which is reflected on this evening by musical and visual means. »The White Rose Trilogy« by the American composer David Chesky is a contemporary exploration of the topic. In the second movement of the work, the recitation of the names of the member of the White Rose resistance group creates a reference to Arnold Schoenberg’s composition »A Survivor from Warsaw«. The photographer and violinist Barbara Luisi contributes another artistic component with her visual concept. Musically, the world premiere is implemented by the innovative American conductor Eric Jacobsen, the Dresdner Sinfoniker, also renowned for its experimental projects, and the Sächsisches Vocalensemble, a perennial audience favourite.

In cooperation with HELLERAU ‒ European Centre for the Arts, and kindly supported by the Foundation Art and Music for Dresden