A Life Between Two Worlds: Experience Wolf-Ferrari in Ottobrunn
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A musical journey to a composer between Italy and Munich
On April 17, 2026, a name steps into the spotlight at the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus in Ottobrunn, captivating opera lovers for generations: Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. To celebrate the 150th birthday of the composer, a musical lecture invites attendees to rediscover the life and work of an artist whose biography unfolds its own unique drama between Venice, Munich, and Ottobrunn.
A composer between two cultural poles
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, born in Venice in 1876, was the son of a German father and an Italian mother. This dual heritage profoundly influenced his work. He studied in Munich and later returned to Venice, where he served as director of the Liceo Benedetto Marcello. His operas blend Italian melodies with northern clarity and a fine, often ironic observational skill. His most famous works include I quattro rusteghi and Il segreto di Susanna, solidifying his status as a significant opera composer of the 20th century. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ermanno-Wolf-Ferrari?utm_source=openai))
Giulia Zoppelli guides through the work with music and knowledge
The evening will be presented by Italian violinist Giulia Zoppelli, who has studied Wolf-Ferrari's music academically. She combines lecture and selected musical examples into a stage experience that does not rely on grand gestures, but rather on precision, proximity, and cultural resonance. This blend of research and musical mediation promises an atmosphere where the audience not only hears but also understands the multifaceted nature of Wolf-Ferrari's instrumental music and operatic language. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/event/ein-leben-zwischen-zwei-welten-ein-musikalischer-streifzug-zum-150-geburtstag-von-ermanno-wolf-ferrari/))
Ottobrunn as a place of memory and presence
That this evening takes place at the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus gives it a special symbolic power. The house is located in the town center of Ottobrunn, directly next to the town hall, offers barrier-free access via elevator, and is easily reachable by both MVV and car. Ample parking spaces are available on-site, as well as a free underground garage. This provides visitors with a comfortable setting for a culturally rich evening. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/anfahrt-parken/))
What the audience can expect
This event is not a conventional performance but a clever, lively approach to a composer whose music hovers between opera, instrumental art, and European cultural history. Those interested in music theatre, biographies of great artists, and finely curated cultural mediation will experience an evening of depth and sensuality here. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wishes to understand Wolf-Ferrari not just as a name but as a resonant personality. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/event/ein-leben-zwischen-zwei-welten-ein-musikalischer-streifzug-zum-150-geburtstag-von-ermanno-wolf-ferrari/))
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