German cellist Jan Vogler, 55, will remain director of the Dresden Music Festival until 2026, the festival announced today. The press release says: « In 2009, he assumed the role of director of the festival, founded in 1978, and has since endeavored to establish it as one of the most important and successful classical music festivals in Europe. From 2009 to 2019, the Festival’s revenue from ticket sales and funds from sponsors has increased fivefold. »