String Studies

Laura Handler, Preisträgerin des Paul Roczek Awards 2022, März 2023 | © Christian Schneider

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.

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

  • 4.12.—5.12.2025
    Raum 2045
    Shengni Guo Double Bass
    Masterclass
  • 7.5.2026
    07:00 pm
    Solitär
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermusiktage
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermuikstage: Konzert Duo
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    Concert
  • 8.5.2026
    07:00 pm
    Solitär
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermusiktage
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermuikstage: Konzert Trio
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    Concert
  • 9.5.2026
    07:00 pm
    Solitär
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermusiktage
    Erika-Frieser-Kammermuikstage: Konzert Quartett Plus
    Details folgen!
    Concert

News

  • 21.11.2025
    An extraordinary debut 

    Held from November 9–11, the Mozarteum International Guitar Festival proved an extraordinary three-day celebration of the guitar, drawing nearly 800 listeners to afternoon and evening concerts. Around 30 students arrived from Europe, Asia, USA, while ten luthiers (from Brazil and several European countries) presented their instruments.

    News
  • Claudio Martínez Mehner, Christian Thielemann, Lisa Batiashvili | © Matthias Creutziger, Chris Singer
    21.10.2025
    A triad of talent 

    Following a successful masterclass and a sold-out concert with the Bläserphilharmonie Mozarteum Salzburg in March 2025, Christian Thielemann will take up a position as Professor of Orchestral Conducting at the Mozarteum University in October 2026. Violinist Lisa Batiashvili and pianist Claudio Martínez Mehner will also begin teaching in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Press release
  • © Niko Zuparic
    6.8.2025
    Paths to self-employment - Franziska Strohmayr 

    The versatile and renowned violinist, project manager and lecturer Franziska Strohmayr grew up in Augsburg and came to Salzburg to study, where she still lives today after graduating from the Mozarteum University under Prof. Martin Mumelter and Prof. Wolfgang Gratzer and from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London under Prof. Jacqueline Ross.

    Alumnae & Alumni Stories

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