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by missj1981
London, England, United Kingdom
November 21, 2012
From journals Loving Austria, Going to Austria is an unique experience
by Liam Hetherington
Manchester, United Kingdom
May 22, 2007
From journal High Drama in Salzburg
by becks
Mexico City, Mexico
April 15, 2005
From journal Spectacular Baroque Salzburg
by kjlouden
, West Virginia
July 12, 2003
The bus from the rail station deposited us on Makartplatz across from Wohnhaus. As we approached the residence of the romantic composer, I was immediately disappointed by the front lawn--or lack of it. I had thought to see an outdoor space where the frollicksome Mozart had romped with his family as he had in the film Amadeus. Instead, the house was on the sidewalk, and what I supposed was the large lawn always seen in pictures was a narrow strip of median surrounded by curb in the middle of the street. Those tricky cameramen!
Part of the residence was ravaged by a bomb in WWII. I knew this, so I wasn’t expecting the original. The part not destroyed has been owned by International Mozarteum Foundation with small museum on site since 1955; the other portion was re-created by the Foundation after they purchased an office building built here after the war and tore it down. Now the residence, at least, is the correct size. Another contribution to Salzburg’s culture is the many concerts the Mozarteum schedules throughout the year with a preponderance at the end of January for the composer’s birthday (Jan. 27, 1756). During this yearly festival, Mozart Week or Mozartwoche, every piece of Wolfgang’s music gets played. That’s a huge stack of sheet music, over 36 volumes--and many concerts!
The house is set up more as museum and sound library than home. We got audio programs and went to second floor. Displays were numbered, and we entered the numbers to hear commentary, well-produced with musical interludes. Passages from "Jupiter" symphony had me paying attention, while "Eine Kleine Nachtmusic" almost put to sleep these weary travelers. Displays included "Getting to Know the Instruments," a good one for children. Rooms included statuary, paintings, and Mozart’s instruments, including his clavichord. The design was similar to that of the Bach Museum in Leipzig, which we enjoyed more because every room had chairs to sit and listen. I learned chasing musical ghosts that visitors to homes of composers shouldn’t be tired or in a hurry, since the purpose is to relish the chance to listen in the musician’s surroundings, not to follow a tour guide. In 3 composers’ homes, we learned little about their lives, but relished the chance.
We enjoyed coffee at Mozart Cafe on the sidewalk, prolonging our visit. Admission is 5.5 euros adults; 1.5 euros children.
From journal Chasing Ghosts into Austria
by Tolik
Tampa, Florida
July 4, 2002
From journal Salt of Salzburg
by superpurd
Williams Lake, British Columbia
September 10, 2000
From journal Three days in Salzburg