Hartmut Haenchen, which took place on 9th June, 2006 in Dresden's Semper Opera House, was dedicated to Mozart and his contemporaries Kraus and Haydn[…] … The impressive concert was preceded by an award ceremony during which the opera director Joachim Herz received the €25,000 SAECULUM - Glashütte Original - Dresden Music Festival Prize[…] …
"I was surprised and delighted when I heard the news," Herz commented on being awarded the SAECULUM[…] … "As the SAECULUM shows, some people still remember me and my work - and this is truly a wonderful feeling" Herz concluded his acceptance speech[…]
