Franz Danzi stands among the most significant musical figures to emerge from Schwetzingen. Baptized at St. Pankratius in 1763, he grew up in the rich musical environment of the Electoral court and went on to build an important career as a cellist and kapellmeister in Munich, Stuttgart, and Karlsruhe. In 2026, two hundred years after his death, this programme brings his music back to one of the places most closely tied to his beginnings.

Performed by the Das Neue Mannheimer Orchester Quintet, the programme places Danzi alongside Mozart and Margarethe Danzi, illuminating a vibrant musical world rooted in Schwetzingen and extending far beyond it.

Performers

Das Neue Mannheimer Orchester Quintet
Anders Muskens — Musical Direction & Fortepiano
Federico Forla — Oboe
Elia Celegato — Clarinet
Nicolas Roudier — Horn
Jeongguk Lee — Bassoon

Programme

• W. A. Mozart: Quintet in E-flat major, K. 452

• Franz Danzi / Margarethe Danzi: Piano Sonata in F major, Op. 3

• Franz Danzi: Quintet in D minor, Op. 41

Information

Doors: 7:00 PM
Start: 7:30 PM
Suggested contribution: €30

This concert uses a flexible pricing model. Guests are welcome to contribute what they can or what they feel the evening is worth, with options ranging from €10 and €20 to the standard €30, as well as solidarity contributions of €40 or €50.