Mozart's works now online: The revolutionary Kochen directory!

Mozart's works now online: The revolutionary Kochen directory!

An exciting chapter for all Mozart fans opens with the digital platform KV online, which is considered a modern Köchel directory. The international Mozarteum Foundation launched this platform to offer comprehensive access to the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This doesn't just include well-known pieces like thisrequiemandDon Giovanni, but also a variety of modulation exercises. The platform is prepared in a multimedia format and is available completely free of charge for music lovers and researchers. PivotCulture reports that this innovative application has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Webby Award.

In total, KV offers online access to over 2,800 work entries, which are based on a modern database. The application was developed in collaboration with the Hamburg digital agency Fork Unstable Media and uses advanced technologies such as Next.js. From September 2024, the new, revised edition of the Kochen directory, which runs to 1,400 pages, will be published. The first edition was published in 1862 by Ludwig Ritter von Kochenel and has made history ever since.

The Kochen directory: insight into Mozart's work

The Köchel directory is by no means just a collection of numbers and notes. With the full title "Chronological-thematic directory of all of Wolfgang Amade Mozart's musical works" it is a true compendium of Mozart's compositions. Lost or doubtful works are also recorded, which makes the directory particularly valuable. The first cataloging came from Mozart's father Leopold in 1768. Wikipedia explains that the most important editions have been updated by various musicologists since Kochenel's first publication in 1862.

The digital platform KV online not only combines the print edition of the directory, but also links it with intensive research work. In addition to the over 600 numbered works, there are even more than 1,000 additional entries that further enrich Mozart's musical legacy. The platform is available in German and English and is continually being revised and expanded.

Research and access to Mozart's legacy

A special highlight are the five indices, which comprehensively record works, music sources, documents, events and people. These indexes come with searchable features, making even the most in-depth research effortless. Mozart.digital provides numerous links to databases from the International Mozarteum Foundation (ISM) and other extensive platforms. This includes sheet music, audio recordings and digital copies that complete the Mozart experience.

The Bibliotheca Mozartiana in Salzburg houses around 35,000 literary titles and over 6,000 pieces of music, making its holdings one of the most important collections in the world. There are also more than 800 original letters from Mozart and many other documents that impressively represent the historical context of his life and work. The digital development of these holdings ensures that every music lover can find access to Mozart's impressive work.

KV online is at kv.mozarteum.at available and therefore offers an excellent opportunity to delve into the musical genius Mozart and learn more about the significant moments in his compositions. With this platform, the Mozarteum Foundation has succeeded in building a bridge between history and modernity, which is of great interest to both young and old.