Keyboard Studies

Overview

Pianists, organists and harpsichordists who want to shine on the international concert stage must demonstrate flawless technical mastery of their instrument and a deep knowledge of the repertoire. The top priority at the Department of Keyboard Studies is to provide students with the best possible preparation for a career as an instrumentalist. If they wish, students can also specialise in chamber music, Lied interpretation, applied piano skills, fortepiano or piano pedagogy.

Mirabellplatz 1
5020 Salzburg

Courses

Music

International Master's Programme in New Music (Bern - Dresden - Salzburg)

Music

Lied

Master Postgraduate certificate

Music, Music Education

Organ

BA in Performance BA in Pedagogy (Salzburg) BA in Pedagogy (Innsbruck) Bachelor Teacher Training Salzburg Bachelor Teacher Training Musik Innsbruck Bachelor Teacher Training instrumental music Salzburg Bachelor Teacher Training instrumental music Innsbruck MA in Performance MA in Pedagogy (Salzburg) Master New Music Postgraduate certificate Pre college

Music, Music Education

MA in Performance Postgraduate certificate

News

23.2.2026

In memoriam George Kern

It is with great sorrow that the Mozarteum University announces the passing of George Kern, one time Professor of Piano and Chamber Music. The long association of the American pianist with the institution began in 1975; he continued to teach at the Mozarteum University until his retirement in 2018.

In memoriam
20.2.2026

First prize for Bogdan Dugalić

From February 13 to 19, 25 pianists from 15 countries competed in the piano category of the International Mozart Competition at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. Bogdan Dugalić won first prize, the audience prize, and the special prize of the International Society for Contemporary Music, while second prize went to Elisey Mysin and third prize to Anastasiia Kliuchereva.

International Mozart Competition
19.2.2026

Full annual scholarship from the Fondation de Luxembourg awarded to pianist Charmaine Yang

Pianist Charmaine Yang, a master's student at the Mozarteum University, has been awarded the 2025/26 annual scholarship from the Fondation Armand & Nicky Delvaux, under the patronage of the Fondation de Luxembourg, for her outstanding academic achievements. The scholarship is worth €20,000. Congratulations!

Awards & Successes
17.2.2026

Ten voices in harmony - Sonance vocal ensemble

A conversation with Benedikt Gurtner about a cappella singing, working in an ensemble, the importance of music for children and society, and the social value of making music together.

Alumnae & Alumni Stories

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Competition

20.2.2026

International Mozart Competition 2026 - Piano

Competition

19.12.2025

Vindobona Voice Competition

Concert

19.11.2024

MOZClassic

Special

1.4.2024

Academy Orchestra of Mozarteum University

Concert

14.11.2023

MOZClassic charity concert

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Events

26.4.2026

11:00 am

Solitär

Rare Kleinodien: Mozarts Klavierstücke

Nahezu vollständige Darbietung der Klavierstücke von W. A.Mozart, aufßer den Sonaten und Variationen. Eine Veranstaltung im Rahmen des Mozart:Forum 2026.

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26.4.2026

12:30 pm

Solitär

Rare Kleinodien: Mozarts Klavierstücke

Nahezu vollständige Darbietung der Klavierstücke von W. A.Mozart, aufßer den Sonaten und Variationen. Eine Veranstaltung im Rahmen des Mozart:Forum 2026.

Concert
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26.4.2026

03:30 pm

Solitär

Rare Kleinodien: Mozarts Klavierstücke

Nahezu vollständige Darbietung der Klavierstücke von W. A.Mozart, aufßer den Sonaten und Variationen. Eine Veranstaltung im Rahmen des Mozart:Forum 2026.

Concert
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