The International Mozarteum Foundation: A House for Mozart
The Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg was founded in 1880 by citizens of the city of Salzburg as the "International Mozarteum Foundation".
Lilli Lehmann at the laying of the foundation stone of the foundation building. by International Mozarteum Foundation SalzburgThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
Lilli Lehmann and the International Mozarteum Foundation
She was considered a driving force when it came to the construction of a "House for Mozart", today's Mozarteum Foundation. In 1909, a competition was held for the construction of the "Mozart House", which was won by architect Richard Berndl.
Cornerstone-Ceremony for the Mozarteum-Building (1910) by International Mozarteum Foundation SalzburgThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The ceremonial foundation stone
"Mozart zu Ehr', Salzburg zur Zier, der Kunst eine Stätte!" with these words Archduke Eugene accompanied the first of three hammer blows with which the foundation stone of the Mozarthaus (today's name: Mozarteum) was laid in the garden of Villa Lasser on August 6, 1910.
Richard Berndl´s winnig plan for the Mozarteum-Building by Richard BerndlThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The architecture of the house
Richard Berndl, the architect of the house, understood like no other how to embed the musical context into the architecture of the house. The building was given its artistic form in the style of Salzburg's late Baroque.
The International Mozarteum Foundation (2006) by Christian SchneiderThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The cheerful and serious music
In the administrative wing, there are 2 bronze figures. One bronze figure is wrapped in a wide, wrinkled robe like a Cecilia and seems to walk along quietly and measuredly; in contrast, the other is a fresh worldly child, lively and perky, a real Mozart soubrette.
Attic-figures on the school building of the Mozarteum Foundation by Christoph GroßpietschThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The youth figures by Karl Killer
On the roof of the building, there are 4 dancing figures of young men made of bronze. They stand at the very top of the so-called attic, dancing freely and exhilarated. The younglings have no names but stand for music titles: Adagio, Menuetto, Alla Marcia, and Allegro.
Facade of the building of the International Mozarteum Foundation. by Christian SchneiderThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
"I want everything that is good, real and beautiful!"
Since 2006, the façade of the Mozarteum Foundation has been adorned with an inscription conceived by artist Sylvie Fleury on the occasion of the first DIALOGE Festival in 2005. It is a neon inscription based on one of Mozart's handwritings.
Organ at the Great Concert Hall (2011) by Wolfgang LienbacherThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The Great Hall - the musical heart
In the style of Munich's late historicism, elegant details and elements of the local baroque tradition can be found. The colors white, yellow, gold, green, and ocher create a unique atmosphere in the room. The showpiece of the Great Hall is the Propter Homines organ from 1914
Summer Concert at the Great Concert Hall (2022) by Wolfgang LienbacherThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The acoustics in the Great Hall
Among musicians, the Great Hall is considered one of the best in the world in terms of acoustics. These excellent acoustics allow concerts from soloists to chamber music ensembles to large orchestras with programs ranging from classical to light music.
The Mozart Apollo statue in the foyer of the Great Hall
The "naked Mozart", created by the Viennese sculptor Edmund von Hellmer, caused quite a stir and discussion among visitors. It is said that some visitors blushed before attending the concert in view of the completely naked Mozart.
"Wiener Saal" (2013) by Christian SchneiderThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
The Viennese Hall
The name "Wiener Saal" (Viennese Hall) goes back to the Wiener Mozartgemeinde (WMG), which paid for the artistic design of the chamber music hall and the organ located on the front wall. The Wiener Saal can seat more than 200 guests.
The relief Apollo in the sun chariot in the Vienna Hall
The ceiling of the Vienna Hall is decorated with an exquisite relief designed by the Munich sculptor Konrad Buchner. In addition, musical emblems decorate the ceiling of the Vienna Hall, which have a deeper relationship to Mozart's music.
The Bibliotheca Mozartiana
The world's largest special library on Wolfgang Amadé Mozart contains about 35,000 literary titles and more than 6,000 musical items. Original manuscripts, old prints, and modern editions of music, Mozart literature in all languages can be found in the Bibliotheca Mozartiana.
The Mozarteum-Building, People Gathering for the Summer-Concert (2022) by Wolfgang LienbacherThe Mozart-Museums of the International Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg
More space for Mozart
With the new construction of the Great Foyer, the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg has set an important and long-awaited milestone in the 140-year history of the foundation. The redesign of the Recess Foyer connects the two parts of the building and is filigree, airy and bright.
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