Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Birthday Anniversary 2012

Mozart's Geburtshaus

Born on January 27, 1756 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is Still Remembered 256 Years Later: As one genius, Albert Einstein, said of another: "Mozart is the greatest composer of all" and January 27th marks the 256th anniversary of the birthday of this much-loved and greatest of composers. Things to do in Vienna Mozarthaus Vienna is the only surviving Mozart residence in Vienna. If you're in Vienna towards the end of January, you can visit Mozarthaus Vienna and its exhibitions for free on Sunday … [Read more...]

Walking in the Footsteps of Mozart in Vienna

Portrait of Mozart

Walking in the Footsteps of Mozart - A Self-Guided Mozart Vienna Walking Tour: Mozart was born in Salzburg and although he lived for 25 years in this city, the final ten years of his short life were spent in Vienna. It was in Vienna that many important events took place that shaped his later life. Fans of Mozart can do a self-guided Mozart Vienna Walking tour, tracing the footsteps of this musical genius. Mozart in Vienna In 1781, whilst on a visit to Vienna with the Prince-Archbishop … [Read more...]