--- title: "A Man from Kassel in Paris" url: "https://visit.kassel.de/en/poi/a-man-from-kassel-in-paris" description: "September 2, 2026, through February 14, 2027When Friedrich Kalkbrenner was born in Kassel in 1785, his grandfather and father were already well-known in the city as municipal musicians, choir directors, court musicians, or composers. After studying at the conservatories in Vienna and Paris, he became one of the most influential pianists of his time. However, he did not achieve his greatest successes in Kassel but in London and Paris, where many young women and men took lessons from him. His teaching method included the “Handleiter,” a device he developed to help his students learn the correct wrist posture.Get to know Kalkbrenner: as an artist, composer, teacher, and, last but not least, as a businessman!Admission is free; donations are welcome." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4146393/015985f245530532deafd2862ce18361153bf25fdce69e0c71a90193e68aa3a6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Visit Kassel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark A Man from Kassel in Paris ========================== - exhibition The Kassel-born pianist Friedrich Kalkbrenner enjoyed great success in London and Paris. Many young people took lessons from him, using the “Handleiter” he had invented. The exhibition, running through February 14, 2027, showcases Kalkbrenner as an artist, composer, and businessman. September 2, 2026, through February 14, 2027When Friedrich Kalkbrenner was born in Kassel in 1785, his grandfather and father were already well-known in the city as municipal musicians, choir directors, court musicians, or composers. After studying at the conservatories in Vienna and Paris, he became one of the most influential pianists of his time. However, he did not achieve his greatest successes in Kassel but in London and Paris, where many young women and men took lessons from him. His teaching method included the “Handleiter,” a device he developed to help his students learn the correct wrist posture. Get to know Kalkbrenner: as an artist, composer, teacher, and, last but not least, as a businessman! Admission is free; donations are welcome. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Organization Stadt Kassel License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - exhibition - exhibition - exhibition - Tours 15.64 km - hike 2.74 km - city ​​tour 5.47 km - city ​​walking tour Contact Schöne Aussicht 2 34117 Kassel