International Mozarteum Foundation
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The International Mozarteum Foundation (Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum) was founded in 1880 in Salzburg
with its primary concern being the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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It was preceded by the Cathedral Music Association and Mozarteum of 1841 and is closely affiliated with the Mozarteum University of Salzburg.
It collects Mozart memorabilia, maintains the Mozart library (the Bibliotheca Mozartiana), the Mozart birthplace and other Salzburg locations linked with Mozart.
Among other concerts, it presents an annual Mozart Week Festival of performances of the composer's works coinciding with his birthday around 27 January. The festival is regarded as an artistic highlight in the European concert calendar. The Foundation presents up to twenty other performances year-round.
The foundation also promotes research regarding Mozart.
It administers various awards such as the Mozart Medal
, the Preis der Internationalen Stiftung Mozarteum and the Lilli Lehmann Medal
.
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
with its primary concern being the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart , was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music...
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It was preceded by the Cathedral Music Association and Mozarteum of 1841 and is closely affiliated with the Mozarteum University of Salzburg.
It collects Mozart memorabilia, maintains the Mozart library (the Bibliotheca Mozartiana), the Mozart birthplace and other Salzburg locations linked with Mozart.
Among other concerts, it presents an annual Mozart Week Festival of performances of the composer's works coinciding with his birthday around 27 January. The festival is regarded as an artistic highlight in the European concert calendar. The Foundation presents up to twenty other performances year-round.
The foundation also promotes research regarding Mozart.
It administers various awards such as the Mozart Medal
Mozart Medal (Mozarteum)
The Mozart Medal is an award administered by the Mozarteum International Foundation. It derives its name from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.-Golden:* Hermann Zilcher , 1941* Albert Richard Mohr , 1981* Leopold Nowak, 1985...
, the Preis der Internationalen Stiftung Mozarteum and the Lilli Lehmann Medal
Lilli Lehmann Medal
The Lilli Lehmann Medal is an award named in honour of soprano Lilli Lehmann. It is awarded by the Mozarteum International Foundation.-Recipients:Among the people who have received it are:* Maria Stader, 1950, 1965* Hans Braun, 1950* Julius Patzak, 1950...
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