
Mozart as a child prodigy and as a grand master
The 2023 Mozart Week Festival (January 26 – February 5, 2023) marks the high point of Rolando Villazón’s five-year exploration of Mozart’s universe. He will be opening a new chapter in his “Mozart Unadulterated” cycle, when he will be introducing audiences to Mozart not only as a child prodigy but also as a mature composer.



Mozart for large-scale resources – orchestral sonorities
From original sound orchestras to the rich string sound of the Vienna Philharmonic – renowned orchestras interpret Mozart in all his tonal facets.

Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra
The Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra will play the opening and the final concerts of the Mozart Week 2023.
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Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni is one of the high points of the history of opera. The production in the Felsenreitschule will be conducted by Sir András Schiff and directed by Rolando Villazón. Mozart’s timeless, pioneering dramma giocoso not only looks back to the Baroque, it also looks forward to the world of the modern music drama.
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The Vienna Philharmonic
The Vienna Philharmonic has been a loyal supporter of the Mozart Week Festival for sixty-seven years and will be performing three times under the direction of Robin Ticciati, Marc Minkowski and Thomas Guggeis.
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Mitsuko Uchida & Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Mitsuko Uchida will be continuing her partnership with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
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Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the pianist Seong-Jin Cho will perform the D minor Keyboard Concerto and present orchestral splendours of the D major key.
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Jordi Savall & Les Concert des Nations
The grand seigneur of the early music movement, Jordi Savall, will be re-exploring the light and shade of “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” and the Mozart Requiem.
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Fabio Biondi & Europa Galante
Lovers of historically informed performance practice will also find much to enjoy in 2023: Fabio Biondi and his Europa Galante will be shedding light on the early links between the operatic overture and the symphony.
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Camerata Salzburg
Mozart’s virtuosity as a string player is also celebrated by the internationally acclaimed violinist Renaud Capuçon, who is performing all of the composer’s violin concertos with the Salzburg Camerata. Concertante works for winds from the beginning and end of Mozart’s life will be performed by Daniel Ottensamer (clarinet) and Riccardo Terzo (bassoon) with the Salzburg Camerata under Ton Koopman.
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Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra
The Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra will play the opening and the final concerts of the Mozart Week 2023.
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Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni is one of the high points of the history of opera. The production in the Felsenreitschule will be conducted by Sir András Schiff and directed by Rolando Villazón. Mozart’s timeless, pioneering dramma giocoso not only looks back to the Baroque, it also looks forward to the world of the modern music drama.
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The Vienna Philharmonic
The Vienna Philharmonic has been a loyal supporter of the Mozart Week Festival for sixty-seven years and will be performing three times under the direction of Robin Ticciati, Marc Minkowski and Thomas Guggeis.
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Mitsuko Uchida & Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Mitsuko Uchida will be continuing her partnership with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
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Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the pianist Seong-Jin Cho will perform the D minor Keyboard Concerto and present orchestral splendours of the D major key.
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Jordi Savall & Les Concert des Nations
The grand seigneur of the early music movement, Jordi Savall, will be re-exploring the light and shade of “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” and the Mozart Requiem.
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Fabio Biondi & Europa Galante
Lovers of historically informed performance practice will also find much to enjoy in 2023: Fabio Biondi and his Europa Galante will be shedding light on the early links between the operatic overture and the symphony.
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Camerata Salzburg
Mozart’s virtuosity as a string player is also celebrated by the internationally acclaimed violinist Renaud Capuçon, who is performing all of the composer’s violin concertos with the Salzburg Camerata. Concertante works for winds from the beginning and end of Mozart’s life will be performed by Daniel Ottensamer (clarinet) and Riccardo Terzo (bassoon) with the Salzburg Camerata under Ton Koopman.
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Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra
The Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra will play the opening and the final concerts of the Mozart Week 2023.
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Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni is one of the high points of the history of opera. The production in the Felsenreitschule will be conducted by Sir András Schiff and directed by Rolando Villazón. Mozart’s timeless, pioneering dramma giocoso not only looks back to the Baroque, it also looks forward to the world of the modern music drama.
ConcertticketsMozart for small-scale resources – jewels of the chamber repertory
A number of exceptional musicians will also be dazzling their audiences in the field of Mozart’s chamber music.

Spunificait Quintett
The Spunicunifait Quartet is performing in the Rittersaal in the DomQuartier and devoting itself to Mozart’s string quintets
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Elena Bashkirova
Pianist Elena Bashkirova will be joining other musicians for chamber versions of Concertos K415 and 449 and the Piano Quartet K478.
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Radek Baborák Ensemble
The horn player Radek Baborák is returning to the Mozart Week Festival with his ensemble for a concert hosted by Rolando Villazón, who will be reading from Mozart’s whimsical instructions to the D major Horn Concerto K412.
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Hagen Quartett
The Hagen Quartet will be presenting Mozart’s first and last two string quartets.
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Christoph Koncz
Christoph Koncz will be performing the whole of the early Sonata K6, which Mozart compiled in Paris in 1764, basing it on his earliest keyboard pieces. They will be played on Mozart’s original” Klotz” violin.
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Spunificait Quintett
The Spunicunifait Quartet is performing in the Rittersaal in the DomQuartier and devoting itself to Mozart’s string quintets
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Elena Bashkirova
Pianist Elena Bashkirova will be joining other musicians for chamber versions of Concertos K415 and 449 and the Piano Quartet K478.
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Radek Baborák Ensemble
The horn player Radek Baborák is returning to the Mozart Week Festival with his ensemble for a concert hosted by Rolando Villazón, who will be reading from Mozart’s whimsical instructions to the D major Horn Concerto K412.
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Hagen Quartett
The Hagen Quartet will be presenting Mozart’s first and last two string quartets.
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Christoph Koncz
Christoph Koncz will be performing the whole of the early Sonata K6, which Mozart compiled in Paris in 1764, basing it on his earliest keyboard pieces. They will be played on Mozart’s original” Klotz” violin.
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Spunificait Quintett
The Spunicunifait Quartet is performing in the Rittersaal in the DomQuartier and devoting itself to Mozart’s string quintets
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Elena Bashkirova
Pianist Elena Bashkirova will be joining other musicians for chamber versions of Concertos K415 and 449 and the Piano Quartet K478.
ConcertticketsMozart–Trazom!
The Festival’s popular “Trazom!” series of events celebrates Mozart as man and artist with an attractive crossover programme made up of music, the spoken word, drama and puppetry. “Trazom!” is Mozart’s name spelled backwards and refers to the scintillating personality who turns up with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, all lightness and grace.

Little Mozart
At the Oval in the EUROPARK there will be guest performances of Little Mozart in a delightful production aimed at the whole family.
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Iberacademy Medellín
In 2023 we shall also be continuing to work on our project with the Iberacademy Medellín from Colombia, whose young musicians will be shadowing the whole of the Mozart Week Festival. The highlight will be a concert in the Great Hall, when the Orquesta Iberacademy of Medellín under its conductor Alejandro Posada will be joined by soprano Emily Pogorelc in arias from Zaide and Lucio Silla and also be performing entr’actes from Thamos.
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Letters and music
The format of “Music and Letters” that is now a regular part of the Mozart Week Festival this year throws light on Mozart’s great love for his wife, Constanze: “Ma très chère épouse!” The up-and-coming young violinist Emmanuel Tjeknavorian will be performing on Mozart’s own “Costa” violin and will be joined by two of his fellow string players, Benedict Mitterbauer and Jeremias Fliedl, for a performance of the Divertimento K563 in the historic Tanzmeistersaal. The actor Stefan Wilkening will be reading from the couple’s affectionate correspondence.
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Marionette Theatre
The Salzburg Marionette Theatre will be hosting the first production to be conceived and directed by Austrian tenor Paul Schweinester: The Old Tree, or: Franzi’s Journey to the End of the World is a heart-warming tale for young and old alike and for all those of us who are worried about our environment.
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Little Mozart
At the Oval in the EUROPARK there will be guest performances of Little Mozart in a delightful production aimed at the whole family.
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Iberacademy Medellín
In 2023 we shall also be continuing to work on our project with the Iberacademy Medellín from Colombia, whose young musicians will be shadowing the whole of the Mozart Week Festival. The highlight will be a concert in the Great Hall, when the Orquesta Iberacademy of Medellín under its conductor Alejandro Posada will be joined by soprano Emily Pogorelc in arias from Zaide and Lucio Silla and also be performing entr’actes from Thamos.
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Letters and music
The format of “Music and Letters” that is now a regular part of the Mozart Week Festival this year throws light on Mozart’s great love for his wife, Constanze: “Ma très chère épouse!” The up-and-coming young violinist Emmanuel Tjeknavorian will be performing on Mozart’s own “Costa” violin and will be joined by two of his fellow string players, Benedict Mitterbauer and Jeremias Fliedl, for a performance of the Divertimento K563 in the historic Tanzmeistersaal. The actor Stefan Wilkening will be reading from the couple’s affectionate correspondence.
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Marionette Theatre
The Salzburg Marionette Theatre will be hosting the first production to be conceived and directed by Austrian tenor Paul Schweinester: The Old Tree, or: Franzi’s Journey to the End of the World is a heart-warming tale for young and old alike and for all those of us who are worried about our environment.
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Little Mozart
At the Oval in the EUROPARK there will be guest performances of Little Mozart in a delightful production aimed at the whole family.
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Iberacademy Medellín
In 2023 we shall also be continuing to work on our project with the Iberacademy Medellín from Colombia, whose young musicians will be shadowing the whole of the Mozart Week Festival. The highlight will be a concert in the Great Hall, when the Orquesta Iberacademy of Medellín under its conductor Alejandro Posada will be joined by soprano Emily Pogorelc in arias from Zaide and Lucio Silla and also be performing entr’actes from Thamos.
ConcertticketsHotels and Informations
Enjoy your stay at the Mozart Week in Salzburg and explore the beautiful province of Salzburg at the same time. Get to know Mozart’s birthplace and immerse yourself in the musical city of Salzburg.

Arthotel Blaue Gans
Sometimes you need something special. Not a superimposed luxury, but convincing quality. The Blaue Gans is a Salzburg original, and has remained youthful and fresh at the same time. Are you looking for a contemporary place to stay and enjoy in the historic centre of Salzburg? Welcome to the Arthotel Blaue Gans and the oldest inn in town!

Hotel Sacher
First-class comfort, elegant hospitality and culture: unique Sacher moments are guaranteed at the Hotel Sacher Salzburg!
For the guests of the Mozart Week 2023 there is again a special package, with breakfast included in the price, a wweet surprise, one-off 4-course menu incl. wine accompaniment for two persons at the Sacher Grill and one-time aperitif before the concert in the Sacher Bar.

Hotel Goldener Hirsch
The 5-star superior hotel “Goldener Hirsch” in Salzburg welcomes you in the middle of the world-famous Getreidegasse. Thanks to its prime location opposite the Festspielhaus and just a minute from Mozart’s birthplace, the hotel’s renowned bar and two restaurants are among Salzburg’s most popular venues before or after the theatre. The 70 guest rooms and suites offer authentic Salzburg-style furnishings. Personal service with great attention to detail coupled with the unique charm of the house guarantee a truly unique stay.

Hotel Schloss Fuschl
Hotel Schloss Fuschl, a Luxury Collection & SPA is located on a peninsula directly on the turquoise-blue Fuschlsee and is one of the most sought-after hideaways in Salzburger Land.
Only 20 minutes from Salzburg, the 110 individually designed rooms, suites and the 6 exclusive lakeside chalets with their elegant furnishings offer plenty of space for a private retreat. Enjoy your time-out right at our bathing jetty with direct lake access or explore the picturesque mountain world of the Salzkammergut on hikes and e-bike tours.

Sheraton Grand Hotel
Discover the unique beauty which you are surrounded by at the Sheraton Grand Salzburg Hotel. The world famous Mirabell Gardens and its central location in the city of Salzburg assure you a stay with familiar comfort.
The spacious 168 rooms and suites, some with private terraces and views of the greenery, offer you all the amenities of a luxury hotel. Culinary delights are offered by the two restaurants of the hotel with Italian and Austrian cuisine and the Piano Bar offers a pleasant ambience for relaxation with live piano music.
For the Mozart Week, there are special packages being offered.

Salzburg Info
Your official travel guide to Salzburg: find everything you need to know about Mozart in Salzburg, the right accommodation, a sightseeing tour of Salzburg, an event and the tickets to go with it, or take advantage of the Salzburg Card (also including a visit to the Mozart museums).

Salzburger Land
The diversity of the SalzburgerLand is unparalleled: From breathtaking 3,000-meter peaks, lush green alpine pastures and rolling hills to crystal-clear mountain lakes and gently nestled bathing lakes, the 19 vacation regions offer everything for unforgettable vacation pleasures. Whether summer or winter, active sports or leisurely relaxation, on culinary paths of the Via Culinaria or health paths in thermal baths or healing tunnels – every region in the SalzburgerLand has something special in store.

Hotel Stein
Urban living in Salzburg’s Old Town:A synthesis of old and new giving you the best view of the city centre
Hotel Stein is located in the very heart of Salzburg’s Old Town on the right-hand side of the Salzach river. With its 700 years of history, the building dates back to the Middle Ages; today, it dazzles locals and tourists alike with its cool and vibrant 1950s style. It is now distinguished by Italian glass designer pieces by Barovier & Toso, stylish furniture, and city snapshots by photographer Luigi Caputo. To round it all off, it is crowned by a one-of-a-kind rooftop terrace plus bar, the Steinterrasse. All of this makes Hotel Stein the place to be in Salzburg – a place where memories are made.
Mozart Week
Mozart Week | Film
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Mozart: Piano concerts K. 453 and K. 482
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Pia Clodi
#16 Camerata Salzburg, Ton Koopman, Daniel Ottensamer & Riccardo Terzo
Mozart Week | Film
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Mozart: The Requiem K. 626
Mozart Week | Chamber Music
Harald Hoffmann
#17 Hagen Quartett
Mozart Week | Music and words
Wolfgang Lienbacher
#04.2 Ma très chère épouse!
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Barbara Rigon
#18 Le Concert des Nations & Jordi Savall
Mozart Week | Others
Wolfgang Lienbacher
#19.1 Lotería Mozartiana: Mozart Bingo & Musical Fun
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Christian Schneider
##20 Akademieorchester of the Mozarteum University Salzburg & Ion Marin
Mozart Week | Guided Tour
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Mozart Week | Film
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"Cara Sorella Mia!" Letters and music
Mozart Week | Music and words
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#21 Developments in Mozart's piano sonatas: Robert Levin & Ulrich Leisinger
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
B. Chelly
#22 Vienna Philharmonic & Marc Minkowski
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Simon Fowler
#23 Mozart's Violin Concertos: Camerata Salzburg & Renaud Capuçon
Mozart Week | Guided Tour
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Mozart Week | Film
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Mozart: Symphony K. 504 ("Prague Symphony")
Mozart Week | Music and words
Wolfgang Lienbacher
#04.3 Ma très chère épouse!
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Christoph Koestlin
#24 Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Seong-Jin Cho
Mozart Week | Others
Wolfgang Lienbacher
#19.2 Lotería Mozartiana: Mozart Bingo & Musical Fun
Mozart Week | Chamber Music
Andreas Hechenberger
#25 Christoph Koncz & Jory Vinikour
Mozart Week | Talk
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#26 Post Concert Talk: Christoph Koncz in conversation with Linus Klumpner
Mozart Week | Film
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La clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus) K. 621
Mozart Week | Families
Roxana Vlad
#08.4 Little Mozart: A Musical Journey
Mozart Week | Chamber Music
Lorenza Borrani
#27 Streichquintette I: Spunicunifait Quintett
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Wolfgang Lienbacher
#28 Freiburger Barockorchester & Kristian Bezuidenhout
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Orquesta Iberacademy Medellín
#29 Orquesta Iberacademy Medellín, Alejandro Posada & Emily Pogorelc
Mozart Week | Families
Roxana Vlad
#08.5 Little Mozart: A Musical Journey
Mozart Week | Guided Tour
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Mozart Week | Film
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Mozart string quintets K. 593 & K. 515
Mozart Week | Scenic
Bernhard Müller
#09.3 The Old Tree Or: Franzi's Journey to the End of the World
Mozart Week | Families
Roxana Vlad
#08.6 Little Mozart: A Musical Journey
Mozart Week | Chamber Music
Lorenza Borrani
#30 Streichquintette II: Spunicunifait Quintett
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Pauly
#31 Requiem - Vienna Philharmonic, Thomas Guggeis, Lisette Oropesa, Rolando Villazón u.w.
Mozart Week | Scenic
Bernhard Müller
#09.4 The Old Tree Or: Franzi's Journey to the End of the World
Mozart Week | Chamber Music
Nikolaj Lund
#32 Elena Bashkirova and Soloists of the Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival
Mozart Week | Talk
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#33 Post Concert Talk: Rolando Villazón in conversation with Elena Bashkirova
Mozart Week | Film
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Salzburg - Lviv: Mozart for Solidarity
Mozart Week | Families
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#34 Mozart Children's Orchestra
Mozart Week | Orchestra Concert
Roy Cox
#35 Final concert Mozart Week 2023
Mozart Week | Families
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