From 1 June to 31 July 2026, students at the Mozarteum University will be able to have their say: your opportunity to express your opinion on the quality of teaching, studies and the university's service facilities via an online questionnaire.
Christian Herbst of the Department of Vocal Studies has been awarded the 2026 Journal of Voice Best Paper Award by the Voice Foundation in Philadelphia, USA — one of the highest distinctions in international voice research.
It's that time of year again! Mozarteum University Salzburg warmly invites its alumni and emeriti to a drinks reception on 23 June 2026 at 5.30 pm, followed by a performance of the opera "Agamemnon".
The fifth event in the “Salzburg Universities Development Initiatives” series focused on a topic that, according to experts, will bring about more change than AI applications: quantum physics and quantum technologies. A panel of high-profile experts from academia and industry discussed the potential of quantum-based technologies – and the profound changes and transformations they are likely to bring about for us as a society in the future.
The Strings Department at Mozarteum University Salzburg is celebrating the success of its outstanding young musicians. As part of its long-standing internal competition programme, prizes were awarded at this year's Concorso Hindemith (viola) and Concorso Mainardi (cello).
Together with the University of Salzburg and the Students’ Unions of both universities, Mozarteum University Salzburg sent a strong message yesterday against the planned budget cuts at universities. More than 2,500 students, faculty members, researchers and general staff took part in the demonstration through Salzburg’s Old Town, proclaiming a clear message: the future of education, research and the arts must not be jeopardised by short-term cost-cutting measures.
The Rectorate, the Senate and the SOMA – School of Music and Arts Education at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg welcome, in principle, efforts to further develop teacher training in Austria. However, from the perspective of an arts university, the present draft proposal for the establishment of a ‘School of Education’ raises questions regarding content, structure and education policy, particularly with regard to the professionalisation of teachers in the arts subjects
The Armand & Nicky Delvaux Foundation, under the patronage of the Fondation de Luxembourg, is awarding a full annual scholarship of EUR 20,000 for the 2026/27 academic year to a music student at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, with the option to extend the funding for the following academic year (2027/28).
The announced budget cuts for Austrian universities are currently facing massive criticism across the country. The Austrian Universities Conference (uniko) warns of serious consequences for teaching, research, and university operations, with significant long-term societal impacts that we will not accept.
The only voice teacher Cecilia Bartoli has ever had is her mother, the soprano Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni. From 3 to 8 August 2026, the Mozarteum International Summer Academy will once again offer young professionals a unique opportunity to work personally with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli.
The Mozarteum University mourns the loss of Peter Gülke. As a conductor, musicologist and author, he uniquely combined musical practice with thoughtful reflection on music. His artistic and intellectual work shaped generations of musicians over several decades.
The Mozarteum University Salzburg mourns the unexpected passing of Stan Ford, a cherished colleague, teacher and friend, who died on 8 May 2026.
Vivi Vassileva represents a new generation of percussionists and showcases percussion as an instrument of the 21st century. She takes the audience to the very frontiers of the world of percussion, which she explores and pushes back with incredible passion, brilliant technique, virtuosity and athletic performance. A conversation about her work as a musician, the world of percussion and the athletic aspects of music.
Save the date: The International Summer Course is in preparation and will take place in Salzburg from July 5-11, 2026.
In 2026, 21 ensembles (comprising a total of over 50 students) applied for the Mozarteum University Ensemble Grant – A (one-year) Start-up for Ensemble(s). In cooperation with The International Society of Mozarteum University, €30,000 is being made available to students and graduates of the Mozarteum University in Salzburg.
Singer-songwriter/band competition organised by Austria’s nine universities and colleges of music: While Europe’s attention is focused on the Eurovision Song Contest, Austria’s universities and colleges of music are turning their attention to the up-and-coming artists who will shape the music of tomorrow: On 15 May 2026, the campus of the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna will become the stage for the most promising up-and-coming acts on the Austrian popular music scene. Representing the Mozarteum University will be Daniel Wisiol and the Mozquitos.
Florentine Klepper, Volker Wahl and Kai Röhrig in conversation with Magdalena Croll about Giacomo Puccini’s *Suor Angelica* and *Gianni Schicchi*
Making music together remotely—in real time, across an entire continent: this exciting EU-funded initiative to create a “European Symphony” aims to bring digital technology and classical music together in new ways. Musicians in 12 different locations will use innovative technology to overcome physical distances and perform a joint concert for symphony orchestra and large chorus. Compositions can be submitted until 31 July 2026. The Mozarteum University is also taking part.
