conjecture – study – reflect
The motto of the 2023 Mozartfest is “Conjecture – study– reflect”: Fascination Mozart. It focuses attention on Mozart as a person who lived and breathed musique. And it poses the question: what does it mean to live entirely for music today? Mozart opened himself up to a wide range of musical influences, and the Mozartfest explores in 84 events how different generations of music makers have taken his lead ever since and learned from each other. Highlighting the intensity, inspiration and exemplary nature of his musical output, the upcoming programme re-examines the fascination of Mozart by bringing together first-class artists who are keen to delve into Mozart and his links to the present day in particular.
From 2 June to 2 July, renowned ensembles and soloists will bring the fascination of Mozart to the stages of Würzburg and once again make this “beautiful, magnificent city” the place to be for classical music enthusiasts. In addition to the popular “Nachtmusik” concerts in the Hofgarten and performances in the sumptuous Kaisersaal by top-flight musicians such as William Youn, Maxim Emelyanychev and Christine Karg, the Mozartfest also offers unusual programmes to those willing to expand their musical horizons in the “unexpected” series. Away from the baroque venues, the MozartLabor and MPopUp pay tribute to this year's festival motto – »speculire – studiere – überlege« (“Conjecture – study – reflect”), providing a forum for dialogue, encounters and musical discourse.
The pianist and teacher Ragna Schirmer, artiste étoile 2023, embodies what it means to be fully immersed in music since childhood. Displaying her passion for music as well as her dedication to the promotion of new talent, she can be seen and heard in various formats in the coming season. These include numerous concerts in the Kaisersaal, covering everything from distinguished orchestral concerts to piano recitals. She will also appear with Oskar Schlemmer's Triadic Ballet, in the MozartLabor and on the road with the “Blauer Eumel”.
All details about the programme and the individual events can be found in the concert schedule. Tickets for the concerts are on sale in the online shop and can be purchased at the Mozartfest ticket office in the Rathaus from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and Wednesdays 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m..
We look forward to sharing the fascination of Mozart with you!
Program Facets
The Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, churches, monasteries, wineries, palace gardens or industrial monuments are the stages for a multi-faceted cornucopia of events in which the focus is on shared appreciation and exploring aural sublimities.
History
In over 100 years of Mozartfest history, many magnificent impressions and memories have accumulated. To dive into the past one more time, you will find pictures, audios and information about the last years since 1921 here.