Saxon State Opera Dresden Review

A beautiful building, built in the 70s of the 19th century by the architect Manfred Zemper, whose father, Gottfried Zemper built the old theater building, destroyed by fire. Replaced by a burnt theater, built in the 30s of the same 19th century.
The new building was a model for architects Fellner and Gelmer in creating the Odessa Opera project.
Both theaters have a unique foyer shape, covering the auditorium and the corresponding layout of the entire building.

We had a great show, we were in need, and maybe we will come again.

Best Opera House in Germany in terms of the house itself and the performances.

Wonderful opera in baroque style with great events. It's not a brewery;).
Unfortunately, in addition to its fantastic appearance, the opera does not have the best sound quality. Even in the third row, not everything could be heard well during the operetta of Fledermaus .

I found what I expected in full.
The building, the performance (The Nutcracker), the service, all round.
Thank you.

Very beautiful architecture and walk in the evenings accompanied by the lights and lighting, is recommended.

The Semperoper in Dresden is simply one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
I could get lost in the small elements of the decoration every time during the breaks.
Perfect sound, no matter where you sit.
So if you have the opportunity to see something there, you should definitely use it.

Dresden - my love. January 1945 brought annihilation from the air. The enormity of the damage was so great that the restoration of its former glory continues until today. Photos from several decades ago with grazing sheep on the ruins of the most famous monuments move everyone. Fortunately, this is history and you can admire what was rebuilt with great care. One of such facilities is the Opera House. Located on the banks of the Nysa River, it constantly pays attention to the water level. Such a difficult neighborhood.

Very successful architecture and with great financial effort of the citizens first preserved as a ruin and rebuilt in the 70s of the last century with great effort and attention to detail. Definitely worth a visit! :-)

Such a theater .... in such an excellent condition, I have not seen! Yes, it's a pleasure to listen to a concert!

A very beautiful building. The lamp that adorns the main room is impressive. The guided tours that are offered daily are highly recommended.

Opera fans from near and far should plan a visit to the Semperoper when they are in Dresden. All other tourists should also see the house from the inside. It is worth it even if there is no performance.

Good tours during the holiday season, also suitable for wheelchair users. Too bad I find that you can not buy postcards from the interior painting, if you do not want to spend extra 3 euros for the photo permission. Therefore 4 stars.

It was an unforgettable experience, which we definitely repeat

The opera semper it is beautiful and historical, but the price is expensive and we can't see to much inside the building. In the moment there are constructions in side and outside.

As always, a cultural treat. For me one of the most beautiful opera venues in Europe with a great acoustics. Simply a must for every opera lover.

One of many attractions in Dresden, which you should not miss

The tour was a very nice experience. A great sight.

Super great opera house
You have to look at it

Beautiful opera in the heart of the baroque old town of Dresden ... The Semperbau blends in beautifully with the scenery between Zwinger, Schloss and Theaterplatz. What is impressive from the outside, almost takes your breath away from inside ... Wonderfully restored, the opera captivates with its glamorous performance space, the elaborate stage curtain and the huge chandelier. If one is not allowed to listen to a performance in the opera (higher price segment), one should look at the opera at least during a guided tour. Highly Recommended.

Great places in 4th place
The nutcracker was super exciting and beautiful

Just a great evening
Very polite and attentive young staff

Great building from the outside and especially right inside. I'm not usually a fan of guides, where you hustle behind the screen, but here the guidance is highly recommended, there is a lot of curious insider information, e.g. to the fake marble and the clock over the stage.

Very impressive! The guide was great and extremely interesting!

From the outside absolutely great and extremely beautiful.
If you're in Dresden, you must have seen the Semperoper.

Wonderful leadership. Definitely recommended for everyone who is in Dresden.

A very beautiful house of cultural and historical value. The design is already outstanding and worth seeing for an opera.
It's a shame that there are no special tours behind the scenes - technology, stage, cloakrooms. That is exactly what makes me curious ... The tour operator should go there and allow selected special tours in small groups. In Vienna this was granted to me years ago. I am sure that there are enough interesting people - with a helmet and safe footwear, it is safe to do!
I'm happy to pay more for that!
It is worth a try and would be a real highlight!

Beautiful building. A guide is worthwhile in any case.

Visiting the Semperoper is a must when traveling to Dresden.

Imposing and very beautiful!
I came to enjoy a professional tour of the Semperoper. Photos are allowed after the purchase of a photo license, which I find negative and indicates greed for money. As far as I am concerned, such costs can be automatically integrated into the ticket, so that the impression does not arise. Still worth a tour!

History, art, socializing, various sensibilities
I was stimulated.
The first opera viewing Rigoletto. it's the best.

Great opera. You have to have seen. Unfortunately, tickets are pretty hard to come by. Therefore, a guide is recommended.
Currently (summer 2018) many works in the opera.

Watch and enjoy. As with all old buildings, experience and admire history.

This was my first time in the Semperoper. If you see the building from the outside, you can actually be thrilled. Inside very lovingly and magnificently. I recommend everyone take a look at this. The leadership was great. It is lived by the staff.

A nice experience on New Year's Eve 2018 was LA TRAVIATA!

Beautiful building, both inside and out. We had imagined the concert hall bigger. Goods were very impressed by the acoustics and the quality of the singers.

Certainly one of the most beautiful operas in the world. A tour or even a performance is worthwhile. The guide costs 11 per person and is okay overall, you get a lot to the opera and explained the backgrounds. Staff is well trained and it is professional. The "movie" in the basement was not really worth it, but the rest of the explanations were interesting. Negative we have the extra photo license for 3 felt, because you look at something of course synonymous to take pictures, that's pretty naughty.

a simply wonderful opera house, architecturally and of course musically artistic

Very nice, lots of information also on demand, funny and easy

For students not more expensive than a visit to the cinema

Beautiful architecture composing the beauty of the city as a whole.

Were for a guided tour in the Semperoper, a beautiful house with a great story

Terrific, fantastic voices, good acoustics, everything perfect. Is worth the trip, as it is a special experience.

The building is simply beautiful, both inside and out. I was allowed to witness a matinee and was disappointed with the programming. I had hoped to hear something more from the current program or something that actually has something directly to do with the opera, but the participants still sang very well. Even if it was not the connection to the Semperoper for me.

The guided tour of the Semper Opera is a wonderful experience and therefore highly recommended

Very good performance; Seats pretty tight and soon "through"