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The Mannheim School and Orchestral Innovation (c.1740–1778)

The Mannheim School and Orchestral Innovation (c.1740–1778)

  2. Charles Theodore succeeds as Elector Palatine

    Labels: Charles Theodore, Electoral Palatinate

  4. Stamitz named instrumental music director

    Labels: Johann Stamitz, Instrumental Director

  5. Holzbauer’s Schwetzingen opera leads to Mannheim post

    Labels: Ignaz Holzbauer, Schlosstheater Schwetzingen

  6. Stamitz performs at Paris Concert Spirituel

    Labels: Johann Stamitz, Concert Spirituel

  8. Carl Stamitz joins Mannheim court orchestra

    Labels: Carl Stamitz, Mannheim Orchestra

  9. Leopold Mozart praises Mannheim orchestra’s excellence

    Labels: Leopold Mozart, Mannheim Orchestra

  10. Christian Cannabich becomes Mannheim orchestra director

    Labels: Christian Cannabich, Mannheim Orchestra

  11. Holzbauer premieres German opera *Günther von Schwarzburg*

    Labels: Ignaz Holzbauer, G nther

  12. Mozart arrives in Mannheim seeking court employment

    Labels: Wolfgang Mozart, Mannheim

  13. Mozart hears Holzbauer’s *Günther von Schwarzburg* in Mannheim

    Labels: Wolfgang Mozart, G nther

  14. Court and orchestra relocate from Mannheim to Munich

    Labels: Charles Theodore, Court Relocation