Festival milestones

The wedding took place every year from 1903. From 1950 every three years, and from1981 every four years. There were longer intervals during the war years (both World wars), and because of the great fire in 1970.

1903

First procession on August 15th on the occasion of the “Industry and Trade Fair.”
The most prominent guest was Prince Ludwig. Due to bad weather the procession was repeated.

1904

Knights festival at Trausnitz castle. Crossbowmarksmen shootout.

1905

A festival as introduction to historical background, by Georg Schaumberg from Munich.
Wilhelm Prager the film maker was the first director. The film was encouraged by the Munich Tourist association.

1907

A symphonic prelude prior to the festival from Heinrich Schmidt  Bayreuth.

1924

Dance with music from Hans Lehner, Landshut. Choreographer: State ballet master Heinrich Kröller. A special guest was Crownprince Rupprecht. After years of  financial loss, at last assets in the treasury: 36 trillion 320 billion Reichsmark.

1925

Jousting tournament with three pairs of knights under the direction of Georg Tippel.

1935

In spite of the political unrest the festival took place under new direction: the teacher and author Karl Stadtler. He was to become a bridge between the time of commencement and the present day. At his side as artistic adviser was the painter and artist Franz Högner.

1947

the association was newly founded.

1950

saw the first festival after the war.

1953

the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Theodor Heiss came to Landshut to see the festival.

1965

saw the premier of the "flag-wavers" and busine trumpeters. The historical music under the direction of Hans Walch was institutionalised into the "Music around1475". At first the music took some getting usd to,due to the use of  historical instuments,but this was to lead to more authenticity and soon after followed by the "historical dance".

1970

the coaches and many other requisites were destroyed in a major fire.

1971

costumes and fabrics were damaged due to a burst water pipe.

1973

the costumes and requisites were stored at The Duke’s dwelling, with the help of the Town council.

1975

the festival took place as special celebration together with Landshut’s 500th anniversary, introducing many new additions to the pageant, especially the dance performances under the direction of Anne and Ulrich Behrisch.

1980

saw the inauguration of the "Stethaimer house" near St.Martins,which was to serve as the new association headquarters. 

1981

The author Leopold Ahlsen introduced a new festival play which was rehearsed under the direction of  Peter Grassinger.

1983

the foundation stone was laid for the new armoury and store-house,which was planned by architecht Rudolf Wohlgemuth. The "Zeughaus" was to be built adjacent the tournament field.It was at first partially used, and from1989 on was to become centre of all assets, workshops and rehearsal rooms.

1985

the tournament fields were brought closer to the town and the other famous landmaks of Landshut i.e. the castle and the spire of St.Martins. Manfred Schnelle from Rostock was engaged to direct the historical dance performances in the same year,and another prominent visitor came to Landshut, namely The President-Richard von Weizäcker.

1993

bishops and their escorts were included in the procession,the masquerades arranged by Karola Schosser,Hubert Gruber and Berndt Zöttl had their debut. Dance arrangements from Andrea Francalanci (Florence).

1997

The director of the festival play was Johannes Reitmeier, adn  the new dance choreographers was the Belgian Lieven Baert. The number of flags increased as did the bishops. The President Roman Herzog visited Landshut, Hezog is in fact a native Landshuter.

2001

The Patrons Association celebrated their 100th annivesary with a ceremony and celebration concert in the state room of the town hall. "Open Day" at the armoury with biergarden.

2003

saw the start of the "Comedia Musicale" at the Trausnitz castle which was also to celebrate the 100th performance of the "Landshuter Hochzeit".

2004

Landshut celebrated its 800th anniversary.

2005

The Medieaval Tavern was introduced to the programme. (See single events)

2007

Comedia Musicale at the Trausnitz Castle

2009

Get together in Trausnitz Castle - a new single event at the performance of the "Landshut Hochzeit 1475"

2011

Festival at the Trausnitz Castle

Growth of the members

1973

855

1974

1146

1975

1167

1976

1363

1977

1490

1978

1621

1979

1723

1980

1909

1981

2006

1982

2006

1983

2050

1984

2281

1985

2319

1986

2331

1987

2405

1988

2668

1989

2846

1990

2867

1991

3021

1992

3568

1993

3775

1994

3714

1995

3760

1996

4260

1997

4321

1998

4261

1999

4249

2000

4538

2001

4892

2002

4949

2003

4996

2004

5885

2005

6031

2006

5883

2007

5899

2008

6463

2009

6672

2010

6532

2011

6552

2012

7122

2013

7146

 

 

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