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.

On March 5, ARCOENSEMBLE will present five world premieres as part of the concert “sinews and flesh.” The ensemble's pianist and Mozarteum University alumna Alba Llorach Roca and young composer Yannai Schrire talk in an interview about what makes contemporary music so special, the intensive collaboration between instrumentalists and composers during rehearsals, and give us an insight into the creative process behind their own compositions.

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.

From October 2026, students at Mozarteum University Salzburg will have the opportunity to gain in-depth insight into orchestral conducting. Christian Thielemann, together with his assistants Martin Fuchsberger and Jobst Schneiderat, will assume responsibility for the artistic training of a select group of aspiring orchestral conductors. Registration for the audition is open until 28 February 2026.