When does the finissage take place?

The finissage takes place on October 7, 2026, from 19:00 to 19:45 at the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus in Ottobrunn.

How long does the exhibition run in total?

The exhibition is accessible daily from September 26 to October 8, 2026, from 09:00 to 22:00.

What does it cost to visit?

Admission is free, registration is not necessary.

Are there guided tours through the exhibition?

Yes, there are three guided tours. Participation requires prior registration using the provided course numbers.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus, Rathausplatz 2, 85521 Ottobrunn.

What themes are at the center?

The focus is on the life and work of Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, his early years, his time in the Ottobrunner and Hohenbrunner area, and the memory of him in Ottobrunn.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari in Ottobrunn: A Finissage Between Memory and Music History

Name: Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari – Finissage of the Exhibition in Ottobrunn
Start: 2026-10-07T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T21:45:00+02:00
Location: Wolf-Ferrari-Haus

A Musical Look at Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari in Ottobrunn

The finissage of the exhibition on Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari takes place on October 7, 2026, once again immersing into the tension between Venice, Munich, and Ottobrunn. At the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus, an artistic experience unfolds that connects music history, regional history, and cultural memory in a distinctive exhibition atmosphere.

Searching for Traces Between Biography and Work

At the center is the life and work of the German-Italian composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876–1948). The exhibition traces the early years of his world career as well as the time he spent in the Ottobrunner and Hohenbrunner area. Letters and documents give a personal depth to the musical cosmos and reveal the significance that Ottobrunn gained for the artist.

A Composer Between Two Cultures

Wolf-Ferrari represents a rarely clear connection between Italian opera tradition and German music culture. His life stations between Venice, Munich, and the surroundings of Ottobrunn open up a view of an era where artistic identity and European mobility were closely intertwined. The exhibition invites a look at the works from a cultural historical perspective and brings to the forefront the memory of a composer whose music is characterized by literary elegance, melodic sophistication, and dramatic ease.

Ottobrunn as a Place of Memory

A special emphasis is placed on the question of how Ottobrunn has remembered him since Wolf-Ferrari's death. Thus, the exhibition also becomes a reflection on cultural education and local historical culture. In the north foyer, the opening of the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus 40 years ago as a cultural and event center is acknowledged. The model by architects Gert Goergens and Rudolf Miklautz adds an architectural dimension to the view.

Cultural Program with Added Value

The exhibition is freely accessible and can be visited daily. Three accompanying guided tours structure the educational offerings and open up in-depth access for art and music-interested visitors. Especially for an audience that appreciates museum education, cultural memory, and biographical storytelling, the presentation offers a dense, well-readable form of approach.

The finissage on October 7 provides a fitting conclusion to an exhibition that goes far beyond a mere tribute. Those who want to not only hear music history but also experience it spatially and historically should take this opportunity at the Wolf-Ferrari-Haus. Here, aesthetic experience, regional memory, and intelligent curation combine for a visit that remains in the mind.