Castle Concert in Salzburg

In the magnificent marble hall of Schloss Mirabell, one of Salzburg’s most beautiful and historically significant concert venues, works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will resonate during a special evening concert. Ensemble 1756, founded in Salzburg and consisting of graduates of the Mozarteum, presents a multifaceted program together with solo clarinetist Marius Birtea. The concert features Mozart’s early Salzburg Divertimento in D major, K. 136, the Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581, and the overture to "Le Nozze di Figaro," K. 492. The highlight is the Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, a masterpiece full of warmth and musical poetry, one of the most significant compositions in the clarinet repertoire.

Ensemble 1756 performs in flexible lineups, blending chamber music refinement with a vibrant ensemble culture. The evening offers a sonorous journey through Mozart’s oeuvre—from the playful elegance of his early years to the profound maturity of his later works. The marble hall, once a stage for performances by the Mozart family, lends the concert a special historical atmosphere.