From November 27 to 29, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Department of Fine Arts at the Mozarteum, we would like to trace our shared journey with our graduates, and we warmly invite all alumnae and alumni to join us!

For four intense weeks, Salzburg once again became an international hub for young musical talent: Around 500 participants from all over the world took part in the Mozarteum International Summer Academy to study under the artistic direction of Hannfried Lucke in 50 master classes, Young Excellence classes, and numerous additional programs. In addition to the classes, public faculty concerts and matinees featuring the prize winners drew sold-out audiences.

From August 15 to 16, 2026, the 2026 Festival Academy, under the title FRAUEN.FESTSPIEL.PRÄSENZ*, will focus on the visibility, history, and future of female playwrights and composers at the Salzburg Festival. The two-day symposium will place pressing questions about representation, power structures, and the formation of the canon at the center of the debate.

The Belarusian flutist, conductor, cultural manager, and Honorary Professor at Mozarteum University, Maria Kalesnikava, delivered the opening speech at the Salzburg Festival last weekend. Her moving reflections on freedom, responsibility, and the unifying power of music deeply resonated with the audience, underscoring the vital role of culture in challenging times.