When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was first allowed to travel alone without his father,
He moved directly to Mannheim. He saw it as the ideal place for his professional future.
Especially the Elector's famous court orchestra with its highly professional musicians,
At that time the leading orchestra in the European music world, it appeared to him as
A desirable goal. He spent more than half a year in this city, making connections.
valuable contacts, attended the concerts of the court orchestra, performed in concerts himself and
composed. The Elector appointed him as his court composer until the relocation of his court to Munich.
A piano teacher for his children.
That Mannheim was the destination of dreams for the up-and-coming young composer above all
His experience with other cities in Europe established a special relationship between him and
this city, whose influence extends to the present day. To raise awareness of this,
The Mozart Society Kurpfalz has set itself the goal of improving Mannheim's reputation as the
to firmly establish Germany as the true Mozart city. At the State University of Music
And in the performing arts, she knows she has a like-minded, strong partner at her side.
The joint institution of the International Piano Competition supports this intention.
and carries the close connection between Mozart and Mannheim to the whole world.