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Mozart Sites in Vienna
Mozarthaus Vienna
1., Domgasse 5
www.mozarthausvienna.at
No. 5 Domgasse is the only one of Mozart's dozen residences that is still preserved to this day.
The composer lived in the Mozart House from 1784 to 1787. His first-floor apartment is almost grand enough to have been a nobleman's. It comprises four main and two smaller rooms, as well as a kitchen. Mozart was preoccupied with outward appearances throughout his life, and stylish clothing and buckled shoes were also an absolute must!
Wolfgang Amadeus spent what were probably the happiest years of his life at the house. He never kept any of his other apartments for as long as this one. At this stage in his life, Mozart was a celebrated artist moving in illustrious circles, and was frequently asked to perform at the houses of the nobility. Moreover, it was in Domgasse that he composed some of his greatest works, including what is perhaps his most appealing opera, "The Marriage of Figaro" (which explains why this is also known as "The Figaro House").
Spanning some 1,000 m2, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Mozart: his immense genius and creativity, his family, his friends and foes in the Vienna of the late Baroque era. Hear famous melodies from "The Marriage of Figaro" and get to know Mozart's brilliant personality - truly a superlative experience.
St. Marx Cemetery
Leberstraße 6-8, 1030 Wien
Mozart was buried at the atmospheric St. Marx cemetery in 1791. Unfortunately the exact location of his tomb is not known as Mozart was interred in a mass grave without cross. Mozart achieved wide and due recognition only after his death. A few years after Mozart’s 100th anniversary the statue of an angel was put up at his supposed grave. The sculpture was made by a cemetery guard from the remains of other grave decorations.
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien
www.schoenbrunn.at
In 1762, on one of their first concert tours, the Mozart children – who were accompanied by their father and determined manager – visited Vienna. 6-year old Wolfgang played his first royal concert in the presence of Empress Maria Theresia and her large family in the Mirror Room of the Habsburg’s sumptuous baroque palace. After his performance Mozart is said to have jumped on the Empress’ lap, hugged and kissed her. Later one of Maria Theresia’s daughters gave a sample of her piano playing skills in the “Pink Room”, the actual music room. The 16 princes and princess were brought up in a artistic atmosphere: they all played instruments, learned to paint, sing, perform, and act.
Schönbrunn palace comprises a total of 1,441 rooms which can be visited on the “Imperial Tour”.
Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien
www.imagevienna.com
Schönbrunn castle concerts
The Schönbrunn Orangery became famous primarily for the musical competition that took place between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri in 1786 at the request of Emperor Josef II: Mozart performed the aria “Schauspieldirektor”, Salieri “Prima la musica e poi le parole”. As the empress was particularly fond of Italian operas she gave preference to Salieri. At thirty, Mozart was at the height of his career – yet still sold poorly: for his performances at court Mozart earned only half of what Salieri made; his request for admission to the “Tonkünstler” (Sound Artist) Society was never fulfilled.
Today the Orangery, which is the world’s second largest after Versailles, is the venue of the Schönbrunn castle concerts which feature compositions by Mozart and Johann Strauss and take place every evening.
Imperial Palace
Innerer Burghof, Kaisertor, 1010 Wien
www.hofburg-wien.at
Mozart resided several times at the Imperial Palace, the base of the Habsburgs for over six centuries. In 1768, on their second visit to Vienna, the Mozart family was given a 2-hour audience by Empress Maria in her Imperial Apartments. At the age of twelve years Mozart had already performed in regal salons – as well as in common dance halls when the family were short of money – in Germany, London, Paris and Brussels.
In the fall of 1781 Mozart, who already lived in Vienna at that time, gave a concert in honor of the Archduke of Württemberg at the “Schweizertrakt” (Swiss Tract). In 1781 Mozart spent Christmas eve together with Emperor Josef II. in the Imperial Apartments. 25-year old Mozart, who had already written 350 opuses – among them the Parisian symphony, the “Coronation Mass”, and various operas –, was indifferent to the royal grandeur and luxury, remained unimpressed by aristocrats and decorations, faith in authority was completely alien to him. And on more than one occasion Mozart’s language was markedly vulgar as can be seen in many of his letters.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien
www.stephansdom.at
Mozart married his Constanze Weber at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in 1782. Die Erlaubnis dazu hatte er seinem Vater geradezu abgetrotzt – although Constanze was only his second choice. His true love was her sister Aloisia who had rejected Mozart’s marriage proposal. Mozart was probably less taken with Constanze’s appearance – “although she is not exactly ugly, she is anything but beautiful… her entire beauty lies in her small black eyes … “ – than with her joyful nature, which many described as easygoing. At the beginning of their marriage the coupe threw themselves into musical and social life of the city, fathered six children (of which only two survived), and, despite many extramarital affairs, stayed together until Mozart’s death.
Mozart’s body (he died on December 5, 1791) was brought to St. Stephan’s cathedral in a funeral procession, and blessed in the Crucifix Church. Mozart only had a third-class funeral with an entourage consisting of one cross-bearer, four coffin carriers, and four boys with storm lanterns. Mozart died impoverished and a broken man – yet always loyal to “his” Vienna.
Mozart Monument
Burggarten, 1010 Wien
In 1896 Viktor Tilgner designed this sculpture for the great composer. On the front is a scene from “Don Giovanni” (invitation to and appearance of the Stone Guest); the back shows 6-year old Mozart on the piano, his father on the violin, and his singing sister Nannerl.
Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Wien, www.auersperg.com
Palais Harrach, Freyung 3, 1010 Wien
Palais Kinsky, Freyung 4, 1010 Wien, www.palais-kinsky.com
Palais Palffy, Josefsplatz 6, 1010 Wien, www.palais-palffy.at
Mozart’s father used their 6-week stay in Vienna in 1762 to introduce his son the city’s aristocrats. And the wunderkind, a small man with a powdered wig and a miniature sword, soon became the talk to the town. At Palais Auersperg, at that time located outside the city walls, Mozart performed in the presence of Prince Joseph von Sachsen Hildburghausen and his guests. In 1786 –Palais Auersperg was already in the possession of the Counts of Auersperg – Mozart conducted a private performance of his “Idomeneo”. At Palais Harrach the Mozart children delivered a performance for Count, in nearby Palais Kinsky they held a concert for Countess Maria Theresia Kinsky. And after two performances at Schoenbrunn palace the Mozart family entertained the Hungarian court chancellor Count Pálffy at his palace of the same name.
Orphanage Church
Rennweg 91, 1030 Wien
For the church’s consecration in 1768 – 12-year old Mozart composed the “Orphanage Mass” and conducted it himself. It was his second visit to Vienna and Empress Maria Theresia. The choir consisted of male orphans from the adjoining poorhouse. The royal court thanked Mozart with a “beautiful present”. Until today the Mass is celebrated on the church’s consecration day on Dec. 8.
National Library
Josefsplatz, 1010 Wien
www.onb.ac.at
In 1786, when Mozart was at the peak of his career, Gottfried van Swieten invited him to perform at his so called “Sunday Academies”, a series of concerts held at the Court Library (today’s National Library Nationalbibliothek). But the musicians also performed at the splendid baroque hall: Mozart played the piano and charmed the audience with his wonderful alto voice. Van Swieten, the son of Empress Maria Theresia’s private physician, became Mozart’s most enthusiastic patron. Van Swieten remained loyal to the composer until his death, even though the grandeur and fame of the once well off musician had long faded before.
Deutschordenshaus
Singerstraße 7, 1010 Wien
In 1781, Mozart accompanied the Salzburg Archbishop Colloredo, an “arrogant and conceited cleric”, and stayed with him at the House of the German Knights’ Order in Vienna. As the Archbishop’s concertmaster and court organist Mozart participated in concerts at the frescoed “Sala Terrena” where concerts are still held today. Music was regarded as entertainment and accompaniment to lavish dinner parties. This explains why Mozart was placed under the head chef’s command. But Mozart wanted more: 25 years young, full of energy, raring to go, and sure of his musical talent, he behaved anything but subservient. After a heated dispute with the Archbishop, Mozart wanted to get out of this work contract. Count Arco, the chef de cuisine, had Mozart “thrown out of the door with a kick in the arse”.
This was the start of a new stage in his life: Mozart stayed in Vienna, liberated himself from his dominant father, and earned his living as a freelance artist with soirees, commissioned compositions, and piano lessons.
Michaelerkirche
Michaelerplatz, 1010 Wien
On December 10, 1791, five days after Mozart’ death, a requiem was held for the “great sound artist” at Michaelerkirche church. Among the patrons of these “festive funerary honors” was theater director Emanuel Schikaneder for whom Mozart had written “The Magic Flute”.
Haus der Musik / House of Music
Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Wien
www.hdm.at
At this multi-media infotainment world the visitor is treated to fascinating sound experiences, and can even meet composers whose works can be listened to. One room is dedicated to Mozart: on display are paintings of him and Constanze – even a reconstruction of how he might have looked – a letter to his father, and studies that show how the this genius had his compositions ready in his head before writing them down with hardly any corrections. an old table piano, objects on Mozart’s freemason activities, and the original music sheet of “Requiem”, his last composition. One of the museum’s undisputed highlights is the “Virtual Conductor”, an interactive exhibit where the visitor can conduct the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Mozart’s “A little Serenade” .
Zentralfriedhof / Central Cemetery
Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, 1110 Wien
Grab 32A, Nr. 55
On the occasion of Mozart’s 100th anniversary a sculpture, designed by Hanns Gasser in 1859, was moved from the St. Marx cemetery to the Central Cemetery. Since then it has been a part of the Mozart monument in the Grove of Cenotaphs, next to the tombs of the famous composers such as Beethoven and Strauss.
Piaristenkirche
Jodok-Fink-Platz, 1080 Wien
waisen
1791, in his last year, Mozart took part in the Corpus Christi procession of the Piarists, but not for religious reasons: he wanted his son Carl Thomas (who died a rich man in Milan 1858) to attend their school. This establishment, which still has an excellent reputation today, still looks the same at Mozart’s times.
Mozart’s Death Place
Rauhensteingasse 8, 1010 Wien
The house where Mozart died doesn’t exist any more. It was were he wrote some of his most famous works, among them the “Magic Flute”, and “Requiem”, a composition commissioned by an aristocrat who tried to pass it off as his own.
Mozart Fountain
Mozartplatz, 1040 Wien
The Jugendstil bronze monument, which is also known as “Magic Flute Fountain”, dates from 1905 and shows Tamino and Pamina, the main characters of the opera of the same name.
Café Mozart
Albertinaplatz 2, 1010 Wien
www.landtmann.at
The Café Mozart is a traditional Viennese coffee house – even if Mozart never got the chance to relax here over a cup of coffee as it was opened in 1929; special treats are the Mozart coffee (a strong coffee with whipped cream, chopped almonds and chocolate liqueur), and the Mozart cake made from dark biscuit, pistachio cream and chocolate mousse.
Vienna Tourist Board
wien.info
1., Domgasse 5
www.mozarthausvienna.at
No. 5 Domgasse is the only one of Mozart's dozen residences that is still preserved to this day.
The composer lived in the Mozart House from 1784 to 1787. His first-floor apartment is almost grand enough to have been a nobleman's. It comprises four main and two smaller rooms, as well as a kitchen. Mozart was preoccupied with outward appearances throughout his life, and stylish clothing and buckled shoes were also an absolute must!
Wolfgang Amadeus spent what were probably the happiest years of his life at the house. He never kept any of his other apartments for as long as this one. At this stage in his life, Mozart was a celebrated artist moving in illustrious circles, and was frequently asked to perform at the houses of the nobility. Moreover, it was in Domgasse that he composed some of his greatest works, including what is perhaps his most appealing opera, "The Marriage of Figaro" (which explains why this is also known as "The Figaro House").
Spanning some 1,000 m2, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Mozart: his immense genius and creativity, his family, his friends and foes in the Vienna of the late Baroque era. Hear famous melodies from "The Marriage of Figaro" and get to know Mozart's brilliant personality - truly a superlative experience.
St. Marx Cemetery
Leberstraße 6-8, 1030 Wien
Mozart was buried at the atmospheric St. Marx cemetery in 1791. Unfortunately the exact location of his tomb is not known as Mozart was interred in a mass grave without cross. Mozart achieved wide and due recognition only after his death. A few years after Mozart’s 100th anniversary the statue of an angel was put up at his supposed grave. The sculpture was made by a cemetery guard from the remains of other grave decorations.
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien
www.schoenbrunn.at
In 1762, on one of their first concert tours, the Mozart children – who were accompanied by their father and determined manager – visited Vienna. 6-year old Wolfgang played his first royal concert in the presence of Empress Maria Theresia and her large family in the Mirror Room of the Habsburg’s sumptuous baroque palace. After his performance Mozart is said to have jumped on the Empress’ lap, hugged and kissed her. Later one of Maria Theresia’s daughters gave a sample of her piano playing skills in the “Pink Room”, the actual music room. The 16 princes and princess were brought up in a artistic atmosphere: they all played instruments, learned to paint, sing, perform, and act.
Schönbrunn palace comprises a total of 1,441 rooms which can be visited on the “Imperial Tour”.
Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Wien
www.imagevienna.com
Schönbrunn castle concerts
The Schönbrunn Orangery became famous primarily for the musical competition that took place between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri in 1786 at the request of Emperor Josef II: Mozart performed the aria “Schauspieldirektor”, Salieri “Prima la musica e poi le parole”. As the empress was particularly fond of Italian operas she gave preference to Salieri. At thirty, Mozart was at the height of his career – yet still sold poorly: for his performances at court Mozart earned only half of what Salieri made; his request for admission to the “Tonkünstler” (Sound Artist) Society was never fulfilled.
Today the Orangery, which is the world’s second largest after Versailles, is the venue of the Schönbrunn castle concerts which feature compositions by Mozart and Johann Strauss and take place every evening.
Imperial Palace
Innerer Burghof, Kaisertor, 1010 Wien
www.hofburg-wien.at
Mozart resided several times at the Imperial Palace, the base of the Habsburgs for over six centuries. In 1768, on their second visit to Vienna, the Mozart family was given a 2-hour audience by Empress Maria in her Imperial Apartments. At the age of twelve years Mozart had already performed in regal salons – as well as in common dance halls when the family were short of money – in Germany, London, Paris and Brussels.
In the fall of 1781 Mozart, who already lived in Vienna at that time, gave a concert in honor of the Archduke of Württemberg at the “Schweizertrakt” (Swiss Tract). In 1781 Mozart spent Christmas eve together with Emperor Josef II. in the Imperial Apartments. 25-year old Mozart, who had already written 350 opuses – among them the Parisian symphony, the “Coronation Mass”, and various operas –, was indifferent to the royal grandeur and luxury, remained unimpressed by aristocrats and decorations, faith in authority was completely alien to him. And on more than one occasion Mozart’s language was markedly vulgar as can be seen in many of his letters.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien
www.stephansdom.at
Mozart married his Constanze Weber at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in 1782. Die Erlaubnis dazu hatte er seinem Vater geradezu abgetrotzt – although Constanze was only his second choice. His true love was her sister Aloisia who had rejected Mozart’s marriage proposal. Mozart was probably less taken with Constanze’s appearance – “although she is not exactly ugly, she is anything but beautiful… her entire beauty lies in her small black eyes … “ – than with her joyful nature, which many described as easygoing. At the beginning of their marriage the coupe threw themselves into musical and social life of the city, fathered six children (of which only two survived), and, despite many extramarital affairs, stayed together until Mozart’s death.
Mozart’s body (he died on December 5, 1791) was brought to St. Stephan’s cathedral in a funeral procession, and blessed in the Crucifix Church. Mozart only had a third-class funeral with an entourage consisting of one cross-bearer, four coffin carriers, and four boys with storm lanterns. Mozart died impoverished and a broken man – yet always loyal to “his” Vienna.
Mozart Monument
Burggarten, 1010 Wien
In 1896 Viktor Tilgner designed this sculpture for the great composer. On the front is a scene from “Don Giovanni” (invitation to and appearance of the Stone Guest); the back shows 6-year old Mozart on the piano, his father on the violin, and his singing sister Nannerl.
Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Wien, www.auersperg.com
Palais Harrach, Freyung 3, 1010 Wien
Palais Kinsky, Freyung 4, 1010 Wien, www.palais-kinsky.com
Palais Palffy, Josefsplatz 6, 1010 Wien, www.palais-palffy.at
Mozart’s father used their 6-week stay in Vienna in 1762 to introduce his son the city’s aristocrats. And the wunderkind, a small man with a powdered wig and a miniature sword, soon became the talk to the town. At Palais Auersperg, at that time located outside the city walls, Mozart performed in the presence of Prince Joseph von Sachsen Hildburghausen and his guests. In 1786 –Palais Auersperg was already in the possession of the Counts of Auersperg – Mozart conducted a private performance of his “Idomeneo”. At Palais Harrach the Mozart children delivered a performance for Count, in nearby Palais Kinsky they held a concert for Countess Maria Theresia Kinsky. And after two performances at Schoenbrunn palace the Mozart family entertained the Hungarian court chancellor Count Pálffy at his palace of the same name.
Orphanage Church
Rennweg 91, 1030 Wien
For the church’s consecration in 1768 – 12-year old Mozart composed the “Orphanage Mass” and conducted it himself. It was his second visit to Vienna and Empress Maria Theresia. The choir consisted of male orphans from the adjoining poorhouse. The royal court thanked Mozart with a “beautiful present”. Until today the Mass is celebrated on the church’s consecration day on Dec. 8.
National Library
Josefsplatz, 1010 Wien
www.onb.ac.at
In 1786, when Mozart was at the peak of his career, Gottfried van Swieten invited him to perform at his so called “Sunday Academies”, a series of concerts held at the Court Library (today’s National Library Nationalbibliothek). But the musicians also performed at the splendid baroque hall: Mozart played the piano and charmed the audience with his wonderful alto voice. Van Swieten, the son of Empress Maria Theresia’s private physician, became Mozart’s most enthusiastic patron. Van Swieten remained loyal to the composer until his death, even though the grandeur and fame of the once well off musician had long faded before.
Deutschordenshaus
Singerstraße 7, 1010 Wien
In 1781, Mozart accompanied the Salzburg Archbishop Colloredo, an “arrogant and conceited cleric”, and stayed with him at the House of the German Knights’ Order in Vienna. As the Archbishop’s concertmaster and court organist Mozart participated in concerts at the frescoed “Sala Terrena” where concerts are still held today. Music was regarded as entertainment and accompaniment to lavish dinner parties. This explains why Mozart was placed under the head chef’s command. But Mozart wanted more: 25 years young, full of energy, raring to go, and sure of his musical talent, he behaved anything but subservient. After a heated dispute with the Archbishop, Mozart wanted to get out of this work contract. Count Arco, the chef de cuisine, had Mozart “thrown out of the door with a kick in the arse”.
This was the start of a new stage in his life: Mozart stayed in Vienna, liberated himself from his dominant father, and earned his living as a freelance artist with soirees, commissioned compositions, and piano lessons.
Michaelerkirche
Michaelerplatz, 1010 Wien
On December 10, 1791, five days after Mozart’ death, a requiem was held for the “great sound artist” at Michaelerkirche church. Among the patrons of these “festive funerary honors” was theater director Emanuel Schikaneder for whom Mozart had written “The Magic Flute”.
Haus der Musik / House of Music
Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Wien
www.hdm.at
At this multi-media infotainment world the visitor is treated to fascinating sound experiences, and can even meet composers whose works can be listened to. One room is dedicated to Mozart: on display are paintings of him and Constanze – even a reconstruction of how he might have looked – a letter to his father, and studies that show how the this genius had his compositions ready in his head before writing them down with hardly any corrections. an old table piano, objects on Mozart’s freemason activities, and the original music sheet of “Requiem”, his last composition. One of the museum’s undisputed highlights is the “Virtual Conductor”, an interactive exhibit where the visitor can conduct the famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Mozart’s “A little Serenade” .
Zentralfriedhof / Central Cemetery
Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, 1110 Wien
Grab 32A, Nr. 55
On the occasion of Mozart’s 100th anniversary a sculpture, designed by Hanns Gasser in 1859, was moved from the St. Marx cemetery to the Central Cemetery. Since then it has been a part of the Mozart monument in the Grove of Cenotaphs, next to the tombs of the famous composers such as Beethoven and Strauss.
Piaristenkirche
Jodok-Fink-Platz, 1080 Wien
waisen
1791, in his last year, Mozart took part in the Corpus Christi procession of the Piarists, but not for religious reasons: he wanted his son Carl Thomas (who died a rich man in Milan 1858) to attend their school. This establishment, which still has an excellent reputation today, still looks the same at Mozart’s times.
Mozart’s Death Place
Rauhensteingasse 8, 1010 Wien
The house where Mozart died doesn’t exist any more. It was were he wrote some of his most famous works, among them the “Magic Flute”, and “Requiem”, a composition commissioned by an aristocrat who tried to pass it off as his own.
Mozart Fountain
Mozartplatz, 1040 Wien
The Jugendstil bronze monument, which is also known as “Magic Flute Fountain”, dates from 1905 and shows Tamino and Pamina, the main characters of the opera of the same name.
Café Mozart
Albertinaplatz 2, 1010 Wien
www.landtmann.at
The Café Mozart is a traditional Viennese coffee house – even if Mozart never got the chance to relax here over a cup of coffee as it was opened in 1929; special treats are the Mozart coffee (a strong coffee with whipped cream, chopped almonds and chocolate liqueur), and the Mozart cake made from dark biscuit, pistachio cream and chocolate mousse.
Vienna Tourist Board
wien.info
