Institute for New Music

The Institute for New Music organises all events in the field of New Music that are relevant for academic studies, from the supervision of individual students to collaborations between several classes, departments and other internal and external institutions. Special emphasis is placed on the cooperation between the instrumental and composition classes.
Mirabellplatz 1
5020 Salzburg
About
The Institute for New Music offers students and teachers the opportunity to experience the entire spectrum of contemporary music:
- Performers learn how to approach new music in both theory and practice, from the classical period of modernism to music of the present day.
- The Ensemble for New Music at the Mozarteum works with students to develop the programmes of the Doppler Concert Series.
- The composition classes develop their works in direct exchange with ensembles of students as well as with renowned experts.
- World-class interpreters of New Music enrich the concert events at the Mozarteum with exclusive programmes.
- Selected composers from Germany and abroad complement the educational programme with presentations and seminars.
A particular focus of the Institute for New Music is to initiate and promote activities that go beyond academic studies, presenting itself to the public with selected programmes and participating in international discourse with workshops, exchange programmes and other initiatives.
Study programmes
Events
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2.7.—6.7.2025Mikrotöne: Small is beautifulThe International Symposium MIKROTÖNE – SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL is taking place at the Mozarteum University for the sixth time. Thirty-nine speakers from 16 countries around the world will present their latest research in the field of microtonal music in lectures, lecture recitals and workshops. Five concerts will feature microtonal compositions performed by various ensembles, including the world premiere of Jonathan Dawe's opera Micromégas.Symposium· Free
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5.7.202505:30 pmKleines StudioGalan TrioIm Rahmen von dem internationalen Symposium „Mikrotöne - Microtones / Small is beautiful“Concert· Free