Fils, Anton b. September 22, 1733 d. March 14, 1760 Composer, Cellist. One of the most gifted members of the Mannheim School. German author Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart called him "the greatest composer of symphonies who ever lived", but he is better remembered today for the bizarre legend of his death. Johann Anton Fils was born in Eichstätt, Germany. His father was a cellist who probably gave him his first music lessons. In 1754 he was hired as a cellist for the Mannheim Orchestra and later studied composition with its director, Johann...[Read More] (Bio by: Bobb Edwards) Katholischen Friedhof (Defunct), Mannheim, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Plot: Site now Square K2, Mannheim
Stamitz, Johann b. June 18, 1717 d. March 27, 1757 Composer, Conductor, Violinist. The founder of the Mannheim School, a movement that had a significant impact on 18th Century European music. He was the most important developer of the classical symphony before Joseph Haydn. Jan Václav Antonín Stamic was born in Německý Brod, Bohemia (now Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic), the son of a local organist. He studied music at Jilhava Gymnasium and at the University of Prague (1734...[Read More] (Bio by: Bobb Edwards) Katholischen Friedhof (Defunct), Mannheim, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Plot: Site now Square K2, Mannheim
b. June 18, 1717 d. March 27, 1757