Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
"Ein Paradies der Tonkünstler - HörBar"
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"A paradise for sound artists - HörBar"
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
1. "Ein Paradies der Tonkünstler - HörBar" / "A paradise for sound artists - HörBar" Marker
Der Churfürst von der Pfalz lebt in seinem Paradiese Schwezingen [...] so vergnügt, als es Fürsten seyn können. [...] Spatziergänge in seinem Zaubergarten, Leserey in den besten Schrifften verschiedener Sprachen, Unterhaltung mit Leuten von Geschmack, Sitte und Gelehrsamkeit und alle Abend Musik im Badhause, oder Concert, oder Oper, welsch, französisch und – dem Himmel sey's gedankt! auch deutsch.
So schreibt der Journalist, Dichter und Musiker Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart über den Zeitvertreib Carl Theodors (1724-1799) in seiner Sommerresidenz, wo sich der Hofstaat und damit auch ein Großteil der Musiker von Mai bis Oktober aufhielt. Das Hoforchester galt aufgrund seiner Qualität, Disziplin und guten Organisation den Zeitgenossen als eines der besten in Europa. Charakteristisch war der Mannheimer Klang, der nicht nur Schloss und Schlossgarten, sondern auch den Marktflecken Schwetzingen erfüllte. Typisierte Eröffnungswendungen, Kontrastdynamik und Crescendo-Wirkungen charakterisieren die Kompositionen, die – durch hervorragende Solisten perfektioniert – vorgetragen wurden.
Schubart
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Bildunterschriften
(Texte) Dr. Sarah-Denise Fabian, Dr. Rüdiger Thomsen-Fürst, (Forschungsstelle Südwestdeutsche Hofmusik der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften)
(Foto Nr.1) Johannes Ritschel, Messe in B-Dur, handschriftliche Partitur, Titelblatt, datiert »Mannheim 14 Maggio 1.7.6.3.« mit Zusatz »Ho finito a Schwetzings« (Mannheim, Archiv der Jesuitenkirche)
The Elector of the Palatinate lives in his paradise, Schwetzingen [...] as content as princes can be. [...] Strolls in his enchanted garden, reading the finest writings in various languages, conversation with people of taste, manners, and learning, and every evening music in the bathhouse, or a concert, or an opera, in Italian, French, and – thank heavens! – also in
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
2. The marker is located on a set of benches
This is how the journalist, poet, and musician Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart describes the pastimes of Carl Theodor (1724–1799) at his summer residence, where the court and thus a large part of the musicians stayed from May to October. The court orchestra was considered by contemporaries to be one of the best in Europe due to its quality, discipline, and excellent organization. The Mannheim sound, which not only filled the palace and gardens but also the market town of Schwetzingen, was characteristic. Typical opening phrases, contrasting dynamics, and crescendo effects characterized the compositions, which – perfected by outstanding soloists – were performed.
Schubart lists further essential elements of court music in Schwetzingen: chamber music, concerts (the so-called "academies"), and opera performances. The opera scene in Schwetzingen is particularly noteworthy. In contrast to the winter season in Mannheim, where, as was customary at the time, mainly Italian opera seria was performed, the summer season was distinguished by an unusual variety: Italian opere buffe, intermezzi, and pastorals, French opéras comiques, and German singspiele were all presented here.
Captions
(Texts) Dr. Sarah-Denise Fabian, Dr. Rüdiger Thomsen-Fürst, (Research Center for Southwest German Court Music of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences)
(Photo No. 1) Johannes Ritschel, Mass in B-flat Major, handwritten score, title page, dated Mannheim, May 14, 1763, with the note "Completed in Schwetzingen" (Mannheim, Jesuit Church Archive).
Erected by SWR Schwetzingen Festspiele and Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 49° 23.119′ N, 8° 34.376′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is on Schloßplatz. The marker is located on a set of 5 benches along the pathway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schloßpl 4a, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Musikerfamilie Ziwny / Ignaz Holzbauer (here, next to this marker); Musikerfamilie Toeschi / Christian Cannabich (here, next to this marker); Musikerfamilie Cramer / Musikerfamilie Fränzl (here, next to this marker); Musikerfamilie Wendling / Musikerfamilie Danzi (here, next to this marker); Im Paradies der Tonkünstler / In the Paradise of Music Artists (here, next to this marker); Die kurfürstliche Hofmusik / The Electoral Court Music (here, next to this marker); Mozart und die Kurpfalz / Mozart and the Electorate of the Palatinate (here, next to this marker); Ein Paradies der Tonkünstler / A Paradise for Musicians (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
