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Mozartwoche 2026: Anniversary celebration with new highlights in Salzburg!
Celebrate Mozart's 270th birthday at the Salzburg Mozart Week 2026 with "The Magic Flute" and numerous events.
Mozartwoche 2026: Anniversary celebration with new highlights in Salzburg!
A very special year for Salzburg is just around the corner: In 2026, not only is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 270th birthday celebrated, but also the 70th anniversary of the Salzburg Mozart Week. The countdown is running, because the first events of the week with the motto "Mozart: Lux Æterna" take place from January 22nd to 25th, 2026. This promises to become a real celebration of classical music that will captivate Mozart fans, how SRF reports.
The highlight will be the new production of Mozart's famous opera "The Magic Flute", which is staged under the direction of the well -known director Rolando Villazón. This staging is musically managed by Roberto González-Monjas, the chief conductor of the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg. Interested parties should quickly secure a place, because the registration deadline for the trip to the Mozart Week is already October 15, 2025, and it is important to choose between different overnight options: from CHF 2,765.– for a double room and CHF 2,980.– for a single room According to the Mozarteum Foundation.
Extensive program
The Mozart Week will include a total of around 70 events that deal with Mozart's life and work. The opening takes place on January 22, 2026 with a concert under the direction of Ádám Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra, which will offer Mozart's G minor Symphony KV 550. This great celebration of music will also include numerous top -class artists, including the Hagen Quartet and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe As the opera magazine emphasizes.
Other special highlights are the concert with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra and an premiere of a cantata by Karim Zech, which was specially commissioned to celebrate the anniversary. For a wider audience, events such as the "Mozart im Cafe" and a culinary musical evening in the Stieglkeller, which aim to achieve, are also offered people who normally do not come to classic concerts.
Special contributors and events
The program offers a variety of music and cultural experiences, with both large orchestras and small ensembles get their money's worth. Among the participants there are big names such as Maria João Pires, the pianist, and the violinist María Dueñas. The Mozarteum Foundation attaches particular importance to its expertise and accessibility for everyone interested in culture So the foundation itself.
The year 2026 will be an unforgettable time for everyone who appreciates Mozart's music. Come to Salzburg and experience with us the wonder world of the great composer. The anticipation for the nine staging and numerous concerts is already noticeable, and the program promises to take visitors on a musical journey of discovery!