Mozart's 250th Birthday
On the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth, NPR's Fred Child wraps up a week of musical celebrations in Salzburg, Austria. The Mozarteum Orchestra, the Camerata Salzburg and the Vienna Symphony perform works from the composer.
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NPR in Salzburg
Learn more about NPR and the Salzburg Seminar at the Leopoldskron Palace in Salzburg, Austria.
Recent Mozart's 250th Birthday
January 26, 2006 Conductor Roger Norrington joins NPR's Fred Child in Salzburg for Mozart's birthday celebration.
January 25, 2006 Pianist Mitsuko Uchida and the Hagen Quartet perform Mozart in Salzburg.
January 24, 2006 The Mozart celebration in Salzburg continues with pianist Mitsuko Uchida.
January 23, 2006 NPR's Fred Child hosts Performance Today from Salzburg to celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday.
January 20, 2006 Despite being one of the most successful composers of all time, Mozart could rarely find a job.
January 13, 2006 Mozart's relationship with his father was one of love and mutual respect, but not subserviance
January 6, 2006 Conductor and author Jane Glover offers a glimpse at the lives of Mozart's mother, sister and wife.
December 30, 2005 Mozart came to love the Czech city, where his musical appeal endured throughout his brief life.
December 30, 2005 The song "Little Frederick's Birthday" and the "Prague" Symphony are Mozart highlights.
December 23, 2005 He hated having to produce for the church in Salzburg, and it showed. But not in these pieces.
