After the death of Günther I, the "Kapellführer" changed frequently without any loss of quality in the musical life of the Sondershausen court. In addition to the commitment of the princes, citizens of the town, such as Ernst Ludwig Gerber and Hofrat Suckow, increasingly became involved in music, also due to the effects of the French Revolution. It led to Prince Friedrich Carl I allowing the general public to attend public concerts from 1806.
