University Mozarteum Salzburg
Offering over 40 majors, Mozarteum University is one of the world’s most acclaimed universities of music and the arts. Outstanding faculty and the unique architecture add to this institution’s appeal for Austrian and international students.
The roots of Mozarteum University go back to the year 1841. The Salzburg Cathedral Music Society and Mozarteum were founded on the 50th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death. Initially, the music school was intended to groom the next generation of musicians who would be serving at Salzburg Cathedral. Over time, such prominent figures as Carl Orff and Nikolaus Harnoncourt would leave their own mark on the Mozarteum. In 1988, the former music school was elevated to university status.
The Mozarteum University offers courses in music, drama, directing, opera, stage design, music, dance, art education and the liberal arts. Around 2,000 students can choose from more than 70 degree programmes. Some 550 teachers, including many famous performers, pass on their knowledge. The Mozarteum has a very international focus, clearly reflected in the teaching staff as well as the student body. Fellowship programs as well as concert exchanges foster close ties between the university and other musical and artistic educational institutions.
For so much young talent, you clearly need a befitting stage! With over a hundred dates per month, Mozarteum University is one of the biggest event organizers in Salzburg. Whether concert series, lectures or CD presentations: The Mozarteum gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself completely in the glorious world of music.
