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The interdisciplinary teacher training programmes in art & design and technology & design have not only been given new names, but also a new focus in terms of content.

Univ.-Prof. of Piano and Piano Didactics

Art, science and technology are at the heart of the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary project “Co-CreART. Co-Creating Change”. A mobile hands-on laboratory and a range of events explore questions about the future.

For me, I used this time very productively, learned and worked a lot.For me, being a concertmaster has been a good fit.I always knew that just being self-employed was not for me.me.

Working with existing materials, on the other hand, has accompanied me since my childhood.What is the importance of materials for you?We realize how important culture and art are for us.If other "things suddenly fly out at me," I'm sure I'll deal with them, too.

The 3sat Prize of 10,000 euros at the 60th Berlin Theatertreffen goes to stage designer Mirjam Stängl for her stage in the production "Zwiegespräch" directed by Rieke Süßkow at the Burgtheater in Vienna.

FAiR stands for Female Artist in Residence and is a funding programme for young female artists on their way to becoming university professors. It was recently launched at the Mozarteum University and is committed to greater fairness and equal opportunities in the professional lives of women at music and art universities.

After four intensive weeks with 520 participants from 51 nations, 51 master classes and 16 additional courses with a focus on musicians' health as well as around 60 public events, the International Summer Academy 2023 came to an end last week with much positive feedback. Twelve young artists were also awarded prizes of 1,000 euros each, sponsored by the Cultural Fund of the City of Salzburg.

Master's project by Abel Kotorman. Together with co-researchers, Abel Kotorman explores questions of the aesthetics of socio-political and personal crises. Interactive, scenic archive work offers insights and the opportunity to ask questions.

The University Council of the Mozarteum University for the functional period 2023 to 2028 is now complete. Thomas Rietschel, M.A. and Sarah Wedl-Wilson, MA (Cantab) were elected by the Senate of the Mozarteum University. The Federal Ministry of Science and Research appointed Mag.a Silvia Grünberger and Univ.-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Rosa Reitsamer to the board. The four nominated members elected Em. o. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Karlheinz Töchterle as the fifth member, who was also elected chairman of the collegial body in May. Rosa Reitsamer was elected as vice-chairman.

The Corona period was an extremely productive one for me right from the start.That was the case for about three weeks.The biggest challenge for me was the social distance.Now is a good time for me to take initiative, be active and initiate projects.

Univ.-Prof. of Composition

Armela Madreiter, graduate of the Mozarteum University and dramaturge for the current music theatre production by Florentine Klepper and Kai Röhrig's opera class, Medusa / Giuditta, talks about fruitful collaboration, exciting female characters and crossing boundaries.

Florentine Klepper has been Professor of Music Drama (scenic) at the Department of Opera & Music Theatre since the summer semester 2024. In the interview, she provides insights into her working methods, previous and ongoing projects and shares her thoughts on the various facets of music theatre.

After their first concert at the end of May, musical director Kai Röhrig and flautist Leona Rajakowitsch, founding members of the newly formed ensemble for contemporary music at the Mozarteum University, and composer Anna Skladannaya reflect on the potential and significance of new music - with a view to more to come.