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Univ.-Prof. of Violoncello, Head of Cello Studies

Univ.-Prof. of Violoncello

Univ.-Prof. of Violoncello

Univ.-Prof. of Violoncello

The Slovenian-Austrian violinist Igor Ozim taught at the Mozarteum University from 2002 to 2016. He died in Salzburg on 23 March 2024.

The art and love of the viola led German Tcakulov from Vladikavkaz to St. Petersburg, on to Berlin, Munich, Karlsruhe and now to Salzburg, where he took up a professorship for viola on 1 October 2024.

The harpist Isla Biffin, a Master's student at the Mozarteum University, has been awarded the 2024/25 annual scholarship from the Fondation Armand & Nicky Delvaux under the patronage of the Fondation de Luxembourg for her outstanding academic achievements. The scholarship is endowed with 20,000 euros. Our warmest congratulations!

A Year of Vibrant Musical Activity – Spotlight on the June 16 Concert in Vienna: The 2024/2025 academic year has been exceptionally dynamic for the guitar department at Mozarteum University Salzburg. Guitar students have taken part in a wide range of artistic and educational activities, reflecting the department’s vitality and high artistic standards. Among the most notable events is the upcoming concert on June 16, 2025, at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vienna, titled: “Vienna and Italy in Dialogue: The Guitar as a Bridge Between Two Traditions.”

Competitions … Home Competitions Savarez-Corelli Competition Savarez-Corelli Competition © Christian Schneider Skip page navigation Overview Return to slider start On 9 November 2025, the internal Savarez-Corelli Competition for Chamber Music with Guitar, founded by Professor Maria Isabel Siewers de Pazur, will take place for the 11th time. All ensembles with one or more guitars are invited to register. The prize will be awarded to the best interpretation in the field of guitar chamber music. Department of String Studies +43 676 88122 376 angelica.herzig@moz.ac.at Institute for Chamber Musickammermusik@moz.ac.at Savarez-Corelli Competition:Internal competition for chamber music with guitar ContactMaria Isabel Siewers, artistic directormaria.siewers@moz.ac.at+43 676 5319 055 About Traditional guitar chamber music, with its most prominent representatives Giuliani, Paganini, Diabelli and Schubert, reached its peak in the 19th century. Thanks to guitarists such as Andrés Segovia and Julian Bream, composers such as Villa Lobos, Castelnuovo Tedesco, Britten, Rodrigo, Webern, Stravinsky, Takemitsu, Kurtag, Henze, Boulez, Crumb, Petrassi, Donatoni, Gnattali, Guastavino, Brouwer, Piazzolla and many others have been inspired to incorporate the guitar into ensembles, often in unusual combinations. The students of the guitar classes enthusiastically participated in 10 editions of this competition (which we were able to organise until 2019 thanks to the support of the French string company Savarez-Corelli). We are delighted to present a new edition of the competition as part of the Mozarteum International Guitar Festival in November 2025! zum Programm XI Savarez-Corelli Competition 2025 Registration & Terms and Conditions Registration deadline: 17 October 2025 at 12:00 noon  Registration form (PDF) Conditions of participation: The following are eligible to participate: Regular students of the Mozarteum University Alumni*Alumna who completed their studies at the Mozarteum University in 2024 and 2025 External musicians may participate provided that at least one ensemble member is a student or alumnus/alumna of the Mozarteum.  The order of participants will be announced on 2 November. The jury reserves the right to select individual movements or parts of movements on an equal basis for all participants. The decisions of the respective jury are final. All participants undertake to be present at the award ceremony. Registration: The registration form must be submitted by email to maria.siewers@moz.ac.at by 12 noon on 17 October 2025. Jury Elene Braslavsky Hans Brüderl Simone Fontanelli Amiram Ganz Maria Isabel Siewers Frederic Zigante Prizes Price: 600 euros Price: 400 euros Price: 200 euros Savarez and Corelli strings (for guitar and string instruments) Repertoire A freely selectable programme with a playing time of approx. 20 minutes. This programme can be performed by an ensemble or in combination with a smaller group: e.g. the ensemble ‘Con Fuoco’ (guitar, violin, cello) plays a trio (10 minutes) and two members play a violin-guitar duo. In this case, the prize is awarded to the entire ensemble. with the kind support of Skip slider Jump to slider start XI Savarez-Corelli-Competition 2025 20.11.2025 XI Savarez-Corelli-Competition 2025  Once again this year, the internal Savarez-Corelli Guitar Chamber Music Competition at the Mozarteum University of Arts, under the direction of María Isabel Siewers, attracted great interest among students. It took place on 9 November in the Bösendorfersaal as part of the 1st Mozarteum International Guitar Festival. News Archiv Preisträger*innen der Savarez–Corelli-Wettbewerbe I Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2005 1. Preis: Schubert Duo (Alessandro D’Amico, Bratsche und Jonas Nordberg, Gitarre)2. Preis ex aequo: Duo Do Re (Doris Panzl, Violine und Reinhold Schmid, Gitarre)2. Preis ex aequo: „The British Music Consort" (David Bader, Andreas Bernhofer, Rafael Davila, Georg Lachner, Uschi Pompernigg, Gitarren und Thorsten Büttner, Tenor) II Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2006 1. Preis: Gitarrenduo Gorgios Nousis und Konstantinos Tosidis 2. Preis ex aequo: Schubert Duo (Alessandro D’Amico, Bratsche mit Jonas Nordberg, Gitarre)2. Preis ex aequo: Cecilio Perera mit José Gómez Pérez   Förderpreis: Wind and Strings (Jerica Pavli, Flöte, Jonathan Mauch, Oboe, Makiko Kurabayashi, Fagott mit David Bader, Gitarre) III Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2007 2. Preis: Guitar Quartet Miscelanea (Alejandro Díaz Bandrés, Kostas Tosidis, Tanausú Luis Díaz and Giorgos Pervolarakis)  IV Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2008 1. Preis: Gitarrenquartett Miscelanea (Alejandro Díaz Bandrés, Kostas Tosidis, Tanausú Luis Díaz und Giorgos Pervolarakis)2. Preis: Ada Mainich, Bratsche mit Federico Jesús Díaz Páez Sonderpreis: Dada und Freunde (David Gruber, Flöte, Yuki Meuthen, Violine, Gundula Leitner, Violoncello mit David Bader, Gitarre)  V Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2009 1. Preis: NOIZ Guitar Duo (Dora Nakou und Pedro Izquierdo)2. Preis ex aequo: Claudia Michel, Gesang mit Juan Carlos Aguilar 2. Preis ex aequo: Duo Grazioso (Marie-Therese Schwöllinger und Elina Salzmann) Förderpreis: Gitarrenquartett (Bernardette Ober, Kathrin Pichler, Birgit Islek, Barbara Sprüderer)  VI Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2011 1. Preis: Guitar & Opera (Corina Reithuber, Gesang und Tal Hurwitz, Gitarre)2. Preis: Fabian Bertoncello, Violine und Nedyalko Petkov, Klarinette mit Edgar Ocampo und Jonas Kublickas, Gitarren3. Preis: Duo Maklar-Simão (Petruška Maklar, Querflöte und André Simão, Gitarre)  Sonderpreis: Gitarrentrio „DaRaBe“ und Freunde (David Bader, Beni Doß und Raúl Rolón)  VII Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und II Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2013 1. Preis: Agustín Nazzetta und Gustavo Camacho Gómez (Gitarren) VIII Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und II Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2015 1. Preis ex aequo, Salzburger Ensemble für Französische Musik (Dolores Rauter, Harfe, Tamara Sutanja und Vita Venko, Flöten, Franziska Wallner, Klarinette, Vera Otasek und Moisés I. dos Santos, Violinen, Clemens Gordon und Jorge Pérez-Pérez, Bratschen und Anne Keckeis, Violoncello) 1. Preis ex aequo, Gitarrenduo Gustavo Camacho Gómez und Agustín Nazzetta  Förderpreis Preis: Cubit Duo (Maeve Feinberg, Violine und Jonas Kublickas, Gitarre) mit Carlos Goicochea, Klavier  Live Music Preis: Gitarrentrio Johannes-Beni-Sebastian (Johannes Bauer, Beni Doß und Sebastian Pointner) IX Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und III Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2017   1- Preis: Salzburg GuitarTrio (Andrew Booth, Izan Rubio Soria und Katie Lonson)2. Preis: Ensemble "67" (Milića Pasic, Dominika Hučka, Bogdan Bikicki, Maja Backović, Gusté Barbora Butvydaite, Leonie Trips und Ema Kobal) X Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik und IV Harfe-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2019 1. Preis: Mozaik Guitar Quartet (Álvaro García Peón, Utkan Aslan, Hannelore Van der Elst und Michael Lochery)2. Preis: Harfenduo Leonor Maia, Lara Hrastnik  Förderpreise: Haizea Duo (Isabel Carmona, Flöte und Claudia Besné, Harfe), Duo Boreal (Eva Calvo, Gitarre und Claudia Besné, Harfe XI Savarez-Corelli Gitarre-Kammermusik Wettbewerb 2025 Preis: Ex aequo Mesquita Duo (Manuel & José Pedro Mesquita, Gitarren) und an Duo Ad Art (Ana Gorjanc & Čakš,Štaš, Gitarren) Preis: Duo Akusma (Antigoni Baxe, Gitarre & Georgios Lolas, Akkordeon) 

Festivals & Academies … Home Festivals & Academies Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Skip page navigation Overview Apply: Masterclasses Apply: Competition Apply: Guitar makers Supporters Get in touch! Return to slider start The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival is a vibrant celebration of the guitar, with its first edition dedicated to the rich and diverse Brazilian repertoire. The festival presents world-class concerts, an international competition and an exciting programme of artistic and educational events. A unique opportunity to experience the international guitar scene at one of the world's most inspiring musical institutions! Department of String Studies +43 676 88122 376 angelica.herzig@moz.ac.at Mozarteum International Guitar Festival9.-11. November 2025 Contactandrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at  Application for masterclasses: Deadline: August 16, 2025 Application form (PDF) Application for competition:Deadline: October 7, 2025 Application form (PDF) Application for guitar makers:Deadline: August, 16 2025 Application form (PDF) About From 9 to 11 November, the Mozarteum University in Salzburg will host the Mozarteum Guitar Festival – three days dedicated to classical guitar. The programme includes an international guitar competition, masterclasses with renowned artists, a chamber music competition, Erasmus masterclasses and an exhibition by guitar makers. The festival will be complemented by lectures by international musicologists, who will offer different perspectives on guitar music and its history. This year's focus is on the Brazilian guitar repertoire, which is celebrated for its special character and musical diversity. With the support of the Brazilian Embassy in Vienna, the festival offers a special opportunity for students, musicians and guitar lovers to exchange ideas, learn and network in a relaxed atmosphere. Programm 9.11.2025  10:00 Uhr: Opening and welcome ceremony - Solitär   10:30-12:00 Uhr: Showcase: guitar makers and guitar accessories - Solitär  10:30-18:30 Uhr: Masterclasses – rooms 2nd and 3rd floor 11:00-17:00 Uhr: Chamber music competition - Bösendorfersaal 12:00-13:00 Uhr: Lunch break 14:00-16:00 Uhr: Luthiers’ guitars try-out concert - Solitär 19:30 Uhr: Concert DUO ASSAD, Solitär - Get yout tickets! 10.11.2025 9:30–18:30 Uhr: Masterclasses – rooms 2nd and 3rd floor 10:00-12:00 Uhr: Matinée recital - Wiener Saal, Stiftung Mozarteum 12:00-13:00Uhr: Lunch break 13:00-16:30 Uhr: Sergio Assad - Odair Assad masterclass - Solitär 17:00-18:00 Uhr: LECTURES Luciano Lima, Frédéric Zigante, Cleyton Vieira Fernandes - Solitär 19:30 Uhr: Concert GABRIEL BIANCO, Solitär - Get yout tickets! 11.11.2025 9:30–18:00 Uhr: Masterclasses  (Kleines Studio, rooms 2nd floor and 3rd floor) 10:00-12:00 Uhr: Matinée recital - Solitär 12:00-13:00 Uhr: Lunch break 16:00 Uhr: MICHI RUZITSCHKA – Exploring Choro - Bösendorfersaal 18:30 Uhr: Competition final round - Solitär - Get yout tickets! Luthiers Exhibition: Aleksey Durkhovitch, Cleyton Vieira Fernandes, Jacopo & Gioachino Giussani, Anastasios Koukourigos, Oren Myers, Kolya Panhuyzen, Francesco Pignataro (Michelangelo Guitars), Sangirardi & Cavicchi (SEC Guitars), Walter Verreydt Guitar Accessories: Leona Cases, D’Accordo Armrest, D’Addario Strings, Augustine strings 9.11.2025 07:30 pm Solitär Guitar Festival: Duo Assad  im Rahmen des Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Concert · Tickets (Opens in new tab) 9.11.—10.11.2025 Foyer Haupthaus Guitar Festival: Luthiers Exhibition  im Rahmen des Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Exhibition · Free 10.11.2025 07:30 pm Solitär Guitar Festival: Gabriel Bianco  im Rahmen des Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Concert · Tickets (Opens in new tab) 11.11.2025 06:30 pm Solitär Guitar Festival: Guitar Gala  Finale - Mozarteum International Guitar Competition Concert · Tickets (Opens in new tab) Information on applying for masterclasses The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival offers a unique opportunity to study with some of the most renowned names in the international classical guitar scene in an environment of high artistic and cultural prestige. With the kind support of: Skip slider Jump to slider start

The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival, which took place 9th-11th November, proved an extraordinary three-day celebration of the guitar, drawing nearly 800 listeners to afternoon and evening concerts. The event drew participants from far and wide, with 30 students making the journey from across Europe, Asia and the USA, while ten luthiers - from Brazil and several European countries - presented their instruments.

Senior Lecturer in Orchestra Training (Violoncello) / Teacher of Cello

Senior Lecturer in Violin

Senior Lecturer in Violin

Univ.-Prof. of Violin