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On 23 June, the Opera Studies Department at the Mozarteum University Salzburg will celebrate the world premiere of Agamemnon (Musical Director: Gernot Sahler; Director: Alexander von Pfeil). The commissioned work was created by the young Slovenian composer Vid Ožbolt, who is currently studying composition with Sarah Nemtsov. In a conversation with the composer and with set and costume designer Laura Trilsam, a student in the Department of Scenography, we take a look behind the scenes and at the creative process behind the production.

The commissioning of a "European Symphony" marks the start of a wide-ranging research project that combines digital technology and classical music in a new way: Musicians in 12 different locations will use innovative technology to overcome physical distances and perform a joint concert for symphony orchestra and large chorus. The Mozarteum University is also contributing to the project, in the form of a choir.

The “Staging Realities” festival will mark the opening of the Mozarteum University’s new X-Reality-Lab at the Kurgarten (UMAK) from 24 to 26 September 2026. From October onwards, the lab will explore new narrative forms shaped by post-digital aesthetics.

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 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.