Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari in Ottobrunn: Musical Journey at the Wolf-Ferrari House
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An evening of music for connoisseurs between opera, memory, and Italian sonority
On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Wolf-Ferrari House in Ottobrunn will focus on a composer whose name and work are inseparably linked to the musical identity of the house: Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. To celebrate the 150th birthday of the Venetian-born artist, a lecture with musical examples invites a solid and atmospheric journey through a work that shimmers between Italian melody and German formal artistry. The event begins at 7:00 PM in the council chamber and admission is free. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/event/ein-leben-zwischen-zwei-welten-ein-musikalischer-streifzug-zum-150-geburtstag-von-ermanno-wolf-ferrari/))
Between Venice and Munich: a life with two musical homes
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari was born in 1876 in Venice, studied music in Munich, and later returned to Italy, where he became director of the Liceo Benedetto Marcello in 1902. Britannica describes him as an opera composer who combined both the comedic and the realistic tradition; among his most famous works are The Four Grobians, The Secret of Susanna, The Pearls of the Madonna, and Sly. This very tension between elegance, irony, and dramatic condensation makes his oeuvre so appealing to this day. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ermanno-Wolf-Ferrari))
A lecture with musical examples that makes depth audible
The focus of the evening will be the Italian violinist Giulia Zoppelli, who has intensively studied Wolf-Ferrari's music in her dissertation and presents his work academically. She will present selected compositions, from the major operas to less well-known instrumental music, combining analysis with auditory experience. That in 2026 the orchestral piece Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari was also published adds an additional contemporary note to the evening. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/event/ein-leben-zwischen-zwei-welten-ein-musikalischer-streifzug-zum-150-geburtstag-von-ermanno-wolf-ferrari/))
A venue with an appropriate resonance space
The venue could hardly be more fitting: The Wolf-Ferrari House is located in the town center of Ottobrunn, right next to the town hall, and according to house information provides sufficient outdoor parking as well as a free underground garage. Access via the MVV is also straightforward. All facilities are wheelchair accessible from the underground garage and ground floor by elevator; in the council chamber, free headphones for guests with hearing impairments are also available. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/anfahrt-parken/))
Acoustics, atmosphere, and cultural proximity
The council chamber sets the stage for a concert experience that relies more on intimacy than on pomp. Every detail counts here: the musical orchestration, the fine narrative between the works, the concentrated audience atmosphere. Those who know Wolf-Ferrari only by name will experience a composer anew; those who appreciate his repertoire will enjoy an informative evening with historical context, auditory substance, and palpable love for the material. ([wfh-ottobrunn.de](https://wfh-ottobrunn.de/event/ein-leben-zwischen-zwei-welten-ein-musikalischer-streifzug-zum-150-geburtstag-von-ermanno-wolf-ferrari/))
Conclusion: An evening for explorers, classical music fans, and Ottobrunn connoisseurs
This date is more than just a memorial event. It connects music history, academic perspective, and lively lecture practice into an evening that brings Wolf-Ferrari's work back into focus. Anyone interested in opera, Italian sound language, and clever moderation should mark April 17, 2026, and experience this free event live. ([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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