Packet 4: Tossup 4

While in this city from 1772 to 1774, J. C. Bach attempted to marry local soprano Augusta Wendling, but could not, because she had been the ruler’s mistress. An orchestra based in this city had two different members of the Toeschi (“toh-ESS-kee”) family as concertmasters. Although it was not premiered in this city, Mozart’s Idomeneo (“ee-doh-meh-NAY-oh”) was premiered by this city’s long-time orchestra and conductor. Charles Burney called an orchestra in this city “an army of generals,” while it was directed by Christian Cannabich (“KRIST-yahn CAN-uh-bick”). The standard symphony grew from three movements (10[2])to four in this (10[1])city, (10[2])due to the works of Johann Stamitz (10[10])(“SHTAH-mits”). Trademarks (10[1])of this city’s (10[1])music (10[2])include the full-orchestra crescendo and a type of (10[1])rapid, (10[2])ascending (10[1])arpeggio (10[1])named for this city. For 10 points, name this German city, whose namesake musical devices include a “roller” and a “rocket.” ■END■

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