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Laura Handler, Preisträgerin des Paul Roczek Awards 2022, März 2023 | © Christian Schneider
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As one of the leading international institutions of its kind, the Department for String & Plucked Instruments offers young musicians a top-class education and prepares them for modern concert life. Students can take advantage of numerous performance opportunities, competitions, chamber music festivals, orchestral productions, international exchange programmes and interdisciplinary projects, all within the unique atmosphere of a city steeped in musical heritage.

Mirabellplatz 1
5020 Salzburg

The Department of String and Plucked Instruments, the Mozarteum's largest department, is part of one of the most versatile art universities in Europe. As such, it offers students many opportunities for lively exchange with the most diverse forms of music, art and research. Furthermore, Salzburg offers ideal conditions for concentrated and inspired work. In the midst of an incredible landscape, students can experience performances of operas and concerts by international artists throughout the year in the city that is home to the Salzburg Festival and the International Mozart Week. Here, everyone can find and develop their individual skills and artistic voice.

Courses

Events

  • 19.4.—20.4.2026
    2017
    Philipp Stubenrauch, Kontrabass
    Philipp Stubenrauch ist Professur an der HMDK Stuttgart und 1. Solobassist des BRS BRSO München und bietet für Studierende der Kontrabassklassen eine Masterclass zu Kontrabass Solo- und Orchesterrepertoire an. Zuhörer*innen sind herzlich willkommen.
    Masterclass
    · Free
  • 29.4.2026
    07:00 pm
    Solitär
    Women's Voices
    A Celebration of Women's Music for Classical Guitar and Voice: Zum vierten Mal feiert Women's Voices Werke für klassische Gitarre und Gesang von zeitgenössischen wie historischen Komponistinnen.
  • 7.5.2026
    04:00 pm
    Wiener Saal
    Wie Melodien zieht es mir
    Zum Geburtstag von Johannes Brahms: Ein musikalischer Blumenstrauß aus ausgewählten Liedern, Violinsonaten und dem Violinkonzert überreicht von Studierenden der Klasse Annelie Gahl gemeinsam mit Patrick Leung (Klavier).
    Concert
    · Free
  • 7.5.2026
    07:00 pm
    Solitär
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermusiktage
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermuikstage: Konzert Duo
    Mit Werken von Poldowski/Irène Régine Wieniawski, Dora Pejačević, Elsa Barraine, Kaija Saariaho, Luise Adolpha Le Beau, Germaine Tailleferre, Jessie Montgomery, Rebecca Clarke, Rita Strohl und Nadia Boulanger
    Concert
  • 8.5.2026
    07:00 pm
    Solitär
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermusiktage
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermuikstage: Konzert Trio
    Mit Werken von Noëmi Haffner, Amy Beach, Claude Arrieu und Julia Purgina
    Concert
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News

  • © Michael Klimt
    14.4.2026
    Musical dialogues beyond the canon 

    From 5 to 7 May 2026, the Erika Frieser Chamber Music Festival will take place for the fourth time at the Mozarteum University, focusing on the compositional work of women and non-canonical composers.

    News
  • © Michael Klimt
    13.2.2026
    First prize for Xunyue Zhang 

    Twenty violinists from 17 countries gathered at the International Mozart Competition in the violin category from February 6 to 12 at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. First prize went to Xunyue Zhang, second prize to Yuki Serino, and third prize to Maxim Tzekov.

    International Mozart Competition
  • © Christian Schneider
    14.1.2026
    International young talent at the Mozart Competition 

    When Salzburg resounds with the spirit of genius loci in February, the Mozarteum University once again invites you to the International Mozart Competition. Now in its 70th year, this renowned competition brings together outstanding young musicians from all over the world and this year, 24 violinists from 17 countries and 25 pianists from 15 countries will compete at the highest international level.

    International Mozart Competition
  • 22.12.2025
    Ensemble scholarship: A (one-year) Start Up for Ensemble(s) 

    Establishing and developing the profile of an ensemble is one of the most demanding and, at the same time, most appealing challenges in artistic development. Many globally successful ensembles were formed during their studies, laying the foundation for an international chamber music career. However, existing study programmes alone can only provide limited incentives and framework conditions for this. The ensemble scholarship is the answer to this: convincing project proposals receive financial support for a period of one year to realise specific artistic projects.

    Open Call
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Media library

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© Michael Klimt
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Competition
13.2.2026
International Mozart Competition 2026 - Violin 
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Performance
11.8.2025
Labyrinth der Sinne: Concert for guitar 
Ion Marin und das Akademieorchester im Rahmen der Mozartwoche 2023 | © Wolfgang Lienbacher
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Special
1.4.2024
Academy Orchestra of Mozarteum University 
Sinfoniekonzert Max Schlereth Saal Oktober 2023 | © Michael Klimt
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Special
1.4.2024
Symponic Orchestra of Mozarteum University 
The Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize 2023
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Competition
14.12.2023
The Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize 2023 
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Thomas Riebl | © Elsa Okazaki
Thomas Riebl

Em. Univ.-Prof. für Viola / Artist in residence

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Vicente Andres Salas Ramire

Lecturer

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Mateusz Duda

Senior Lecturer

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Ursula Claudia Fatton

Lecturer for Harp (IGP)

Faculty
Gundula Leitner

Female Artist in Residence

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Emmanuel Tjeknavorian
Faculty
Mihaly Riszovannij

Departmental Secretary - String Studies, Brass, Wind & Percussion Studies, Keyboard Studies

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