Ignaz Fränzl

Violinist and composer, played with Mozart

Ignaz Fränzl - Artists & Creatives born June 3rd, 1736
Born
Died

1811
215 years ago — 75 years old

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Artists & Creatives

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Germany

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Born in 1736, a prominent violinist and composer in the 18th century, played alongside Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in various performances. Fränzl was significant in the Austrian music scene, contributing to chamber music and composing several works for the violin. His collaborations and performances heightened the status of the violin in classical music during this period.

Performed with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Composed works for violin and chamber ensembles

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