In September 1998, the Saxon State Orchestra of Dresden celebrated its 450th anniversary with a magnificent Gala Concert, a testament to its rich musical legacy. The program sparkled with the timeless elegance of Vivaldi’s Concerto, the exuberance of Weber’s Jubilee Overture, the dramatic flair of Wagner’s Rienzi Overture, and the sweeping grandeur of Strauss’s Alpine Symphony. It was a night of history, passion, and orchestral brilliance.