 In 2009, Sony released a CD of works by Dmitri Shostakovich with the Kammerakademie Potsdam and Sanderling.In 2010, the Dresden Philharmonic appointed Sanderling as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2011-2012 season, with an initial contract of 3 seasons.In October 2013, the orchestra announced the extension of Sanderling's contract as principal conductor through the 2018–2019 season.