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The Institute for the History of Musical Reception and Interpretation was founded in May 2006. Its aim is to combine relevant research activities in the field of the history of reception and interpretation with tasks in the field of teaching at the university of the arts.

A.o. Univ.-Prof. of Musicology

A.o. Univ.-Prof. of Historical Musicology

On February 3, 2021, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena and the Mozarteum University in Salzburg launched a unique program: a series of master classes to deepen the study of Baroque music, beginning in the summer of 2021.

News … Home News Great music at the princely court: concert in baroque polychoral style Great music at the princely court: concert in baroque polychoral style 25.04.2022 News Iris Wagner © Christian Schneider In cooperation with the DomQuartier Salzburg and the Johann Michael Haydn Society Salzburg, the Department of Early Music of the Mozarteum University dedicates itself to the two great court conductors of 17th century Salzburg: Andreas Hofer and Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber. Date 29 April at 19.00 DomQuartier Salzburg Andreas Hofer and Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber are somewhat overshadowed today by W.A. Mozart and Michael Haydn. While Biber still enjoys a certain fame due to his virtuoso violin sonatas, Hofer, who came from the neighboring town of Bad Reichenhall, is hardly ever performed. This may be due, among other things, to the considerable difficulties of scoring the sacred works. Always conceived in surround sound for the four organ galleries in the cathedral, it requires eight outstanding vocal soloists. In addition, there is a baroque instrumentarium from high tines to baroque trombones to the insignium of prince-bishop power, the choir of virtuoso natural trumpets for at least four voices. This will require a large continuo of dulcian, violone, cello two theorbos, harpsichord and organ. On April 29 and May 1, two four-choir major works by Heinrich Iganz Franz Biber and Andreas Hofer can finally be heard again in concerts in Salzburg and Bad Reichenhall, including a CD presentation. Biber's "Vesperae á 32" are lush vesper settings with Dixit Dominus and Magnificat for 32 voices. Andreas Hofer contributes his equally expansive "Missa Archi Episcopalis." The solo Mozarteum vocalEnsemble will be joined by the Capella dell'halla and students from the Department of Early Music at the Mozarteum University. The concerts also mark the founding of the new "Andreas Hofer Society" based in Bad Reichenhall!   Program: Andreas Hofer (1629-1684), from 1679 Court Kapellmeister at the Salzburg Court Missa Archi Episcopalis Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704), from 1684 Court Kapellmeister at the Salzburg Court Laetatus sum Vesperæ à 32 Performers: Capella dell 'halla Students of the Department of Early Music Soloists* of the Oratorio Class Mozarteum vocalEnsemble Conductor: Jörn Andresen More News Masterclass for Voice with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli 21.5.2026 Masterclass for Voice with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli  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. News Ö1 Talent Exchange: Composition Prize 2025 27.2.2026 Ö1 Talent Exchange: Composition Prize 2025  The Ö1 Talentebörse Composition Prize in the amount of 10,000 euros is awarded by Ö1 and the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and will be announced for the eleventh time in 2026. The composition prize is a composition commission for a chamber music work, which may also include electronics. Open Call Study with Christian Thielemann: New Orchestral Conducting Class from October 2026 6.2.2026 Study with Christian Thielemann: New Orchestral Conducting Class from October 2026  From October 2026, students at Mozarteum University Salzburg will have the opportunity to gain in-depth insight into orchestral conducting. Christian Thielemann, together with his assistants Martin Fuchsberger and Jobst Schneiderat, will assume responsibility for the artistic training of a select group of aspiring orchestral conductors. Registration for the audition is open until 28 February 2026. News Awards for Outstanding Master's Theses 2023/24 13.1.2026 Awards for Outstanding Master's Theses 2023/24  Prizes for an outstanding Master's thesis 2023/24 have been awarded to Tim Anselm Gebel, Carlos Goikoetxea Cancho and Andreas Johannes Neubacher - congratulations! Awards & Successes

Festive music from Versailles characterizes the pre-Christmas season with Grands Motets from France. With soloists, the vocalEnsemble and the Baroque Orchestra of the Mozarteum University, truly great sounds are heard under the direction of Jörn Andresen.