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Hollitzer Vienna, 2023

Reference work and finding aid: On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Mozarteum University Archives, the doors were opened again and, among other things, the second volume of Ilse Tiebert's Historical Aspects was presented. The audience was pleased to see a comprehensive reference work on just about all relevant activities of the Mozarteum University in the context of the book presentation.

Hollitzer Vienna, 2024

The publication "Auf dem Weg zur Kunstuniversität: das Kunsthochschul-Organisationsgesetz von 1970" ("On the Way to the Art University: the Art University Organization Act of 1970"), which appeared in August, documents for the first time comprehensively the historical course of the development of higher education in Austria's art universities.

Under the title Narrated History, in-depth interviews have been conducted since 2012 with former and current faculty and staff members of the Mozarteum University. The interest is focused on the personal memories of the interviewees about the Mozarteum, colleagues, events, special events as well as everyday life.

Every year around 9 June, the Art ARCHIVE Room presents archive treasures from its holdings and collections on varying themes. Visitors can admire the original documents, manuscripts, photos and other materials. Depending on the theme, there will also be lectures and musical contributions. 9 June is International Archives Day, which numerous institutions use to display their valuable archival materials. In Salzburg, the International Archives Day is celebrated in cooperation with several Salzburg archives under the lead of the Knowledge City Salzburg.

"The Mozarteum in distress", "Help us - a cry of distress from the Mozarteum" - headlines like these characterized Salzburg's press coverage in the spring of 1921. After four years of war, during which it had been possible to maintain the teaching activities of the young conservatory, the Mozarteum was on the brink of extinction.

The Platform on Politics of the Past at the Mozarteum University Salzburg deals with cultures of remembrance from the 1920s to the 1990s. The critical reflection on the university's political past, especially during the periods of Austrofascism, National Socialism and the post-war era, plays just as important a role as art projects against forgetting and for greater awareness. Researchers are currently conducing a citizen research project that invites the local community to share relevant documents and contemporary accounts.

From A for Applied Theatre to Z for Zither - more than 2,000 highly talented students from 70 countries devote themselves to the arts, their mediation and their exploration at the Mozarteum University together with 550 teachers.

Festivals & Academies … Home Festivals & Academies Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days © Christian Schneider Skip page navigation Overview About News & Review Gallery Team Archive Return to slider start At a time when the diversity of classical music is often overshadowed by a narrow canon of works, the organisers of the Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days have made it their mission to shine a light on those pieces and composers that are often overlooked and rarely - or never - heard in this country. In the course of three concerts, each showcasing a different constellation of instruments, teachers and students of the Mozarteum University as well as renowned guests bring to life an enormous range of musical forms of expression in an impressive way. Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days Artistic Director: Biliana Tzinlikova About The festival is not only a high-calibre celebration of chamber music, but also an active contribution to the expansion and diversification of everyday musical repertoire. In 2021, the Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days were founded by Biliana Tzinlikova, teacher of piano chamber music at the Mozarteum, in collaboration with the Institute for Equality & Gender Studies at the Mozarteum University. The festival was conceived with the vision of giving greater exposure to works by female composers, which are still underrepresented in concert programmes. The festival, which takes place approximately every one and a half years, aims to transcend the boundaries of what is "heard always and everywhere" and present not only works by female composers, but also consciously give space to the creative palette of all non-canonical composers, whose pieces often remain in the shadow of the familiar or discourse-defining works. The tonal diversity of the chamber music spectrum will be explored in three concerts, ranging from duo, trio and quartetPLUS combinations and orientated towards different instrumentation sizes and possibilities. The Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days are characterised by a unique, tangible artistic synergy, as each concert programme is created in close collaboration with all participants, with teachers and students of the Mozarteum University performing side by side with renowned guests. The festival is dedicated to Erika Frieser (1927-2011), who was the first woman to hold a professorship for piano chamber music, vocal and instrumental accompaniment at the Mozarteum between 1973 and 1995. Erika Frieser - Facets of an artist Erika Frieser was born on 24 September 1927 as the daughter of Rudolf Frieser (1895-1966) and Gisela Frieser (née Peikert, 1896-1971) in Aussig (now Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic) in northern Bohemia. She learnt the basics of her musical craft from her father, who was a pianist. In 1939, the family moved to Cologne to enable their daughter to study piano. She was initially taught at the Rheinische Musikschule by Frieda Stahl, a pupil of Theodor Leschetitzky. Prof Hermann Pillney then took on the talented pupil at the State Academy. In March 1943, Erika Frieser obtained her school leaving certificate in Cologne. In July, shortly before the destruction of Cologne, the Friesers moved to Vienna to further their daughter's piano studies. Prof Friedrich Wührer and later Prof Josef Dichler accepted her into their classes at the Vienna Academy of Music. The turmoil of the war took Erika Frieser to Salzburg in 1945. Here she was finally able to continue her studies, as the "Mozarteum" was the first music academy to reopen after the war. There,the finishing touches to her artistic training were provided by Professor Franz Ledwinka, with whom she passed her concert exam in June 1946.That same summer, Erika Frieser began her career as a soloist with a debut at the Salzburg Festival. Under the direction of Erneste Ansermet, she took on the piano part in Igor Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka in a concert with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. In autumn, she gave her first solo recital at the Vienna Musikverein. In the Brahms Hall, she presented a demanding programme with works by Johannes Brahms, Paul Hindemith, Joaquín Turina and Franz Liszt. At the age of twenty, she gave up the teaching career she had begun at the Mozarteum and returned to Germany to further establish herself as a concert pianist. However, Salzburg did not forget her - the Mozarteum proudly reported in its annual review on the great success of its graduate at the German Piano Competition (with Walter Gieseking on the jury) in Frankfurt am Main in 1947: Erika Frieser had won first prize! This success gave the young pianist a major career boost with numerous solo engagements. From 1947 to 1951, Erika Frieser lived with her parents in Karlsruhe.After marrying the pianist Paul Traut in 1950, she lived with her husband in Cologne, where he taught at the conservatory. During this time, the two also performed as a piano duo. The magazine HÖR ZU wrote at the time: "Their artistic harmony is at its best when they play four-handed or on two pianos." After her divorce in 1957 - the marriage remained childless - she took her maiden name again, settled in Dabringhausen (north of Cologne) for twelve years and focused entirely on her career as a pianist. In addition to her many appearances as a soloist - under renowned conductors such as Josef Keilberth, Clemens Krauss, Othmar Suitner, Hans Rosbaud, Gary Bertini and many others - Erika Frieser now devoted herself increasingly to chamber music. In the 1950s (1952-1960), she formed the Vienna Trio together with the violinist and Mozarteum professor Christa Richter-Steiner and the solo cellist of the Vienna Radio Orchestra Beatrice Reichert. From 1957, she was a long-standing duo partner of cellist Gerhard Mantel, with whom she undertook numerous tours of the USA, South America, the Middle East, India, Japan and most European countries. According to the artist herself, the duo gave over 750 concerts in 16 years. Seven recordings were made for the da Camera label with works by Edvard Grieg, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Max Reger, Hans Pfitzner and Richard Strauss. The duo's speciality were the numerous performances performed from memory. In 1970, Frieser founded the Beethoven Trio with her duo partner Mantel and the violinist Rudolf Koeckert, with whom she performed regularly until 1976. This was followed by the formation of a piano quintet with members of the Brno String Quartet (Lubomír Cermák, Karel Hejl, Bohuslav Fiser, Martin Svajda) and the founding of the Elmau Trio (with Lubomír Cermák and Boris Pác). In 1969, Erika Frieser moved her main residence to Austria, where she settled in Hof bei Salzburg. Her newly discovered aim in life was to channel her diverse pianistic experience into teaching. In 1971, she applied to the Mozarteum with an impressive artistic curriculum vitae, claiming two years later: "I would like to continue living in Salzburg and pass on my rich concert experience to young people." (Curriculum vitae of Erika Frieser on 11 July 1973 / Kunst-Archiv Salzburg). In autumn 1973, Frieser finally received her first teaching position in the subject "Piano, Vocal and Instrumental Accompaniment" at the Mozarteum and negotiations were soon held regarding an appointment as "Associate University Professor", the common professional title at the time. According to the Rector's Office, she took up a professorship with 20 teaching hours on 21 March 1975. Erika Frieser always managed to reconcile her demanding teaching activities with her numerous concert appearances. Her skill and organisational talent also benefited the Mozarteum when she was elected head of department in the 1979/80 academic year. She reached the pinnacle of her university career on 1 October 1982 when she was appointed "Full Professor of Piano Chamber Music, Vocal and Instrumental Accompaniment at the Mozarteum University of Music and Performing Arts in Salzburg". Frieser continued to organise her major concert tours tirelessly, for which she always had to obtain a permit from the Federal Ministry. An application from 1982 shows how determined she was: "I apologise for submitting my application relatively late. This tour [Athens (Greece), Cairo and Alexandria (Egypt), Amman (Jordan), Beirut (Lebanon), Damascus and Aleppo (Syria)] has been planned for a long time, but I had doubts about being able to realise it because of the operation on both my hands (carpal tunnel syndrome) and the post-operative complications that arose. Over the last few days, however, it has become clear that I will be able to play again from mid-February." Whenever possible, the piano teacher offered piano masterclasses during her concert tours, for example in Japan in 1987 - a practice she had long been cultivating in Europe. In addition to her own students, numerous musicians around the world also benefited from her artistry. Professor Erika Frieser retired in 1995. She died on 25 September 2011 at the age of 84. News & Reviews Audible remembrance: Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days 2022 3.12.2022 Audible remembrance: Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days 2022  Against oblivion: when Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) looked back on her extremely productive life of some 400 compositions two years before her death, she seemed skeptical: "I hope not to be forgotten." News Compositions from female hands: Kick-off for the Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days 6.5.2021 Compositions from female hands: Kick-off for the Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days  Press release Gallery Skip slider © Christian Schneider © Christian Schneider © Christian Schneider © Christian Schneider © Christian Schneider © Christian Schneider © Christian Schneider Jump to slider start Archive Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days 2024 To the event To the programme Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days 2022 To the event To the programme Erika Frieser Chamber Music Days 2021 To the event To the programme

Festivals & Academies … Home Festivals & Academies ORA Early Music Festival ORA Originalklang-Festival Skip page navigation Overview Return to slider start At the ORA Early Music Festival, hosted by the Mozarteum University, original sound meets groundbreaking compositions from across five centuries, as well as improvisation, world premieres and musical installations. The festival focuses on the synergetic bridging of the gap between early and new(est) music and celebrates interdisciplinarity. Department of Early MusicInstitute for New MusicDepartment of Brass, Wind & Percussion Studies   ORA celebrated its premiere in 2024 on Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday, and what better way to celebrate him than making him the star of the show. The opening day in the Great Hall of the Mozarteum Foundation combined music by the great master with contemporary compositions based on his works. The second concert of the evening was also a novelty: for the first time, the Mozarteum University Symphonic Wind Band, the Department of Early Music and the Institute of New Music will collaborate to stage a concert together under the direction of Andreas Hofmeir, which will also be dedicated entirely to Johann Sebastian Bach. Media Skip slider ORA Early Music Festival: Long Night at the Foyer Video Concert 23.3.2024 ORA Early Music Festival: Long Night at the Foyer  ORA Early Music Festival Video Concert 21.3.2024 ORA Early Music Festival  Jump to slider start Skip slider News Zukunftsmusik aus fünf Jahrhunderten Jump to slider start Team Skip slider Dorothee Oberlinger Dorothee Oberlinger Univ.-Prof. of Recorder Deputy Department Head Deputy Head of Institute Faculty Florian Birsak-Hayer Florian Birsak-Hayer Univ.-Prof. of Harpsichord & Basso Continuo / Ensemble Direction Deputy Department Head Faculty Vittorio Ghielmi Vittorio Ghielmi Univ.-Prof. of Viola da Gamba Department Head Faculty Simone Fontanelli Simone Fontanelli Senior Lecturer in New Music Head of Institute Faculty Juan Manuel Araque-Rueda Juan Manuel Araque-Rueda Senior Artist / Departmental Secretary - Early Music Department Employee Henning Pankow Henning Pankow Organization Service department management Jump to slider start

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Service & Support … Home Study Service & Support ÖH Mozarteum ÖH Mozarteum © Michael Klimt Skip page navigation Overview Events Tutorials Units Contact persons News Stock exchanges Galerie DAS ZIMMER Return to slider start The students' union (ÖH = Österreichische Hochschüler*innenschaft) makes sure that students are well looked-after and supported during their time at the Mozarteum University, alnd also ensures that they are represented in numerous committees. The ÖH Mozarteum thus plays a key role in the lives of students, who are automatically members from the moment of enrolment. Highlights of the ÖH calendar include the Welcome Day at the start of the semester and the legendary Mozfest, but also a monthly Open Stage or pub quiz. ÖH Mozarteum +43 676 881 22 385 vorsitz@oeh-mozarteum.at Mirabellplatz 1 1. Floor via the stairs of the Gallery DAS ZIMMER 5020 Salzburg www.oeh-mozarteum.at   Downloads List of tutors Events 7.1.2026 07:00 pm Galerie DAS ZIMMER ÖH Mozarteum Zwischen Identifikation und Fremdscham  von Agnes Elena Kern. Vernissage am 7.1., Ausstellungsdauer: bis 6.2. Exhibition · Free Tutorials Tutorials offer the opportuniy for those at the start of their studies to benefit from the knowledge and know-how of students in higher semesters. Students can work with a tutor to go over material they have covered in a course and explore it in more depth. Often, tutorials can be used to work on exercises together. Tutorials are organised through the Mozarteum University and the ÖH Mozarteum; an overview of the tutorials can be found here. Departments The numerous departments within the ÖH Mozarteum work hard to make the everyday life of students more varied and easier. Each department is responsible for a specific area, including public relations, social affairs, and culture & events. Who to contact Skip slider Andrea Lienbacher Andrea Lienbacher First Vice-Chair of the Students’ Union Senate ÖH Mozarteum Leo Mayrhuber Senate ÖH Mozarteum Julia Vogel Julia Vogel Chair of the Students‘ Union / Second Vice-Chair of the Senate ÖH Mozarteum Senate Anja Burow Anja Burow Students' Union (ÖH) Secretary ÖH Mozarteum Melisa Halilovic Melisa Halilovic Students' Union (ÖH) Secretary ÖH Mozarteum Veronika Seiler Veronika Seiler Logistics Department ÖH Mozarteum Nina Vedova Nina Vedova Adviser on Economic and Socia Affairs for International Students ÖH Mozarteum Teresa Buchmayr Teresa Buchmayr Educational Politics and Legal Department ÖH Mozarteum Sophie Gander Sophie Gander Department of Online Events ÖH Mozarteum Magdalena Anna Heller Magdalena Anna Heller Cultural Department / Gallery DAS ZIMMER ÖH Mozarteum Emilia Wutte Emilia Wutte Logistics Department ÖH Mozarteum Moritz Rußegger Moritz Rußegger PR Department ÖH Mozarteum Jump to slider start News Keine Festung Österreich – für eine offene Universitätslandschaft Österreich 15.1.2025 Keine Festung Österreich – für eine offene Universitätslandschaft Österreich  News Winners of the 2023 Art Prize 15.11.2023 Winners of the 2023 Art Prize  In 2023, the Students' Union at the Mozarteum University awarded the Art Prize for the fifth time. The competition is open to all regular students of the Department of Fine Arts & Design. Awards & Successes Registration for the 14th Sustainability Challenge 8.9.2023 Registration for the 14th Sustainability Challenge  Students from all majors can apply for the 14th Sustainability Challenge by September 25th. The Sustainability Challenge is an interdisciplinary elective course with a focus on sustainability, SDGs & climate protection. Students at the Mozarteum University Salzburg can choose from two projects that are carried out with external partner organizations. News Arts of Change - Change of Arts 2023 21.12.2022 Arts of Change - Change of Arts 2023  Coaching and support program of trans- and interdisciplinary projects of art students on the topics of art, sustainability & socio-ecological transformation News Winners* of the Design Award 2022 16.11.2022 Winners* of the Design Award 2022  in 2022, the student body of the Mozarteum University awarded the Design Prize for the third time. The call for entries was addressed to all students of the Department of Fine Arts & Design, who could submit up to three works each from the last three years Awards & Successes Calls & Scholarships Annual scholarships awarded by the city of Salzburg The province of Salzburg is once again awarding seven annual scholarships of € 12,000 each in the following categories: visual arts, photography, music, performing arts, literature, media arts, film The requirements and submission deadlines can be found in the call for applications! Out of the Box! Call for Proposals by the City of Salzburg Promoting creative cooperation, realising unconventional ideas, gaining new perspectives - Out of the box! The most recent call for applications by the City of Salzburg demonstrates a dedication to promoting cooperation between artists, cultural actors, academics and entrepreneurs in the urban area of Salzburg. There is a strong desire for local networks to be strengthened and innovative and sustainable collaborations to be made possible.  With the call "Out of the box", the city of Salzburg invites applicants to develop projects at the meeting point between art, academia and the business sector. For this purpose, collaborations of at least two people who can show experience in at least two of the three areas should arise. The focus is on the districts of Riedenburg and Maxglan, where selected projects are to be implemented in the period from mid-September to the end of December 2023. Creativity, diversity and participation are particularly important.  "Out of the box" should involve local residents and bring together different local groups. The creative projects can take place either indoors and outdoors. Submissions can include, for example, installations, performances, interventions, discourse formats, district festivals, screenings or audio walks. The maximum funding amount per project is EUR 5,000. The deadline for submissions is 11th April.  More information and details about the call for proposals can be found in the link below.We are looking forward to many exciting project ideas!  To the call for proposals Notice boards Jobs Saxophonist*in wanted! (Status: 1st February 2023) I am looking for a saxophonist (m/f/d) for my birthday party on (probably) 15.07.2023 for 2-3 h, who can take over the musical background with half-playback from about 16:30. Please post on the ÖH job board as follows: WHAT: a saxophonist with half-playback WHEN: Sat 15.07.2023, 16:30-19:30 (alternatively 22.07.2023) WHERE: City of Salzburg MUSIC STYLE: Well-known Sax-pieces,  FEE: by arrangement --- If interested, please contact us at  julianeschmich@yahoo.de Accommodation Small two-room apartment near train station (as of 1st Feburary 2023) We rent a small two-room apartment in Salzburg (my student apartment), which we have now renovated and freshly furnished after a long-term tenant moved out. The apartment is on the 5th floor of a block just behind the train station and is quiet. It is less suitable for regular practice with loud instruments, but otherwise for singing or quiet work and study. We could also put an electric piano in there for practicing with headphones if desired. We will be in Salzburg between January 27 and 31 and would be happy to show you the apartment if you wish. Dr. phil. Barbara MüllerHauptstrasse 92CH 8272 Ermatingen +41 79 742 85 83 © Galerie DAS ZIMMER Exhibition room DAS ZIMMER Gallery Learn more! (on german page)

Coaching and support program of trans- and interdisciplinary projects of art students on the topics of art, sustainability & socio-ecological transformation

Students from all majors can apply for the 14th Sustainability Challenge by September 25th. The Sustainability Challenge is an interdisciplinary elective course with a focus on sustainability, SDGs & climate protection. Students at the Mozarteum University Salzburg can choose from two projects that are carried out with external partner organizations.