Fascination Mozart
From Mozart's hometown
Mozart-Festival Solothurn
31 May to 2 June 2024
Experience unique masterpieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Solothurn concert hall, presented by the Ensemble Péridot Salzburg from the composer's home town. The ensemble is conducted by the well-known conductor Peter Peinstingl.
Many of the magnificent buildings in Switzerland's most beautiful baroque city were built during the baroque period. St Ursen Cathedral, for example, was consecrated in 1773, in the age of early classicism. The most important musical representative of this era is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), in whose honour the first edition of the three-day Mozart Festival will be held from 31 May to 2 June 2024.
Musicians from the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will perform with the Ensemble Péridot Salzburg. The celebrated soprano Amelia Scicolone, the renowned bass-baritone Marc-Olivier Oetterli and the organist Nadia Bacchetta, as well as the international star pianist Claire Huangci, will be taking part from the canton of Solothurn.
Salzburg and Solothurn are linked by a history characterised by courtly splendour and the label of a cultural city with a flair for pleasure and exclusivity. The Ensemble Péridot Salzburg brings Mozart specialists to Solothurn. When Mozart was born in 1756, ambassadors still resided in Solothurn, bringing courtly splendour to the city. Characteristics that also characterised the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When the French ambassadors left Solothurn in 1792, Mozart had been dead for a year. Salzburg and Solothurn share a baroque ambience and a history characterised by aristocratic esprit and elegance.
