Graun-Denkmal, Bronze monument in Wahrenbrück, Germany.
Description
The Graun-Denkmal is a bronze work placed on a granite pedestal in Graunplatz. Sculptor Hugo Hagen created the bust and had it cast at the Lauchhammer foundry, with the ensemble surrounded by eight chestnut trees.
History
The foundation stone was laid on September 9, 1867, and the official dedication took place on June 20, 1869. The eight chestnut trees surrounding the monument today were already planted in 1858 to mark its future location.
Culture
The monument honors Carl Heinrich Graun, an 18th-century composer whose works were performed at the Prussian court. Visitors can sense how this musician shaped the opera world of his time and what importance he holds in the local identity.
Practical
The monument is located in the center of Wahrenbrück and easy to find as it sits on a public square that is well accessible. The site offers space to walk around and linger, especially in the shade of the old trees on warm days.
Did you know?
At the 1869 dedication, Geheimrat von Korff attended as the only living descendant of Carl Heinrich Graun at that time. This personal connection to the composer's family made the ceremony a special moment in the town's history.
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