The Orchestra of the Staatsoperette

Thanks to its enormous stylistic range, the orchestra of the Staatsoperette with its 64 musicians is one of the most versatile sounding bodies in Germany. In addition to classical operetta literature, operettas of the so-called "Silver Era" and works of the early 1920s and 30s, the orchestra's repertoire also includes operas. Ever since the orchestra was founded in 1947, musicals have also been an important part of its repertoire. Works by Frederick Loewe and Cole Porter through George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein to Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and contemporary musical composers have been and continue to be on the program.
Numerous CD recordings with the orchestra of the Dresden State Operetta (unknown Johann Strauss operettas, "radio music" or complete musical recordings) have received national attention.
Since the beginning of the 2020/21 season, Johannes Pell has been the principal conductor of the Staatsoperette.

As a founding member and the first orchestra from the Free State of Saxony, the orchestra of the State Operetta has been involved in the Association Orchester des Wandels since November 2020.