Nannerl Mozart was born on July 30th, 1751 in Salzburg. Like her younger brother Mozart, she also travelled through Europe as a child prodigy. But unlike her brother, she was denied the opportunity to pursue an artistic career. While Mozart composed and played concerts, she took over the household management and entered into a marriage of convenience in August 1784. What was Mozart's relationship with his sister like? And was this the fate of all women at that time?
To mark International Women's Day on March 8th, we are immersing ourselves in the world of 18th century women. Each woman in Mozart's life played a unique role in his musical journey. Together we will discover how the social norms of the 18th century influenced women's opportunities and which aspects of the image of women at that time are still present today.
Accompany us through the Vienna of the late 18th century: where Mozart composed, people also washed, bled and died. In this guided tour, we take a look behind the scenes of the imperial city and shed light on topics such as medical practices, hygiene in everyday life, dealing with death and Mozart's own state of health.
A piano recital by 8 year old prodigy Angelo Zhang.
On May 1st, 1786, Mozart's opera ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ premiered. Mozart composed the opera in his apartment, which is still accessible today at the Mozarthaus Vienna. What was Mozart's everyday life like, and why was the opera so significant for Mozart's life?
