In Salzburg, the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, the University of Music and Dramatic Arts Mozarteum Salzburg, honours the Austrian city's most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The predecessor of the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg was the "Cathedral Music Association and Mozarteum,” founded in 1841 through the energies of Mozart's widow Constanze Weber Mozart. Its purpose was the “refinement of musical taste with regard to sacred music as well as concerts.” Through the 19th century, the concerts of the orchestra, officially named the "Mozarteum Orchestra" in 1908, became the center of Salzburg’s musical life. The year 1908 also happened to be the year Herbert Von Karajan was born in Salzburg. He studied at the Mozarteum and later became a widely recorded and renowned conductor.
In Salzburg, the Foundation built and maintains the small concert hall called the Mozarteum. It was constructed 1910–14, designed by the Munich architect Richard Berndl. (1875–1955).
The original 100-rank organ was built by Austrian firm Rieger in 1914. A completely new organ in neo-baroque style was installed in 1970 by E.F.Walcker & Cie. This organ was dismantled in 2008. In 2010 a new 50 stop mechanical action organ will be installed by Hermann Eule Orgelbau, Bautzen. The original 1914 façade will be reconstructed.
The University is affiliated with the International Mozarteum Foundation.
Some notable alumni
- Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
- Erich Leinsdorf (conductor)
External links
- Official site
- The Mozarteum - Salzburg Guide
- Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg
- Interrnationale Stiftung Mozarteum
- International Mozarteum Foundation website
- Institute for historical and modern-day Mozart Opera Interpretation
- New Mozarteum organ
Coordinates: 47°48′14″N 13°02′36″E / 47.80389°N 13.04333°E
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