Haus für Mozart

  • Hofstallgasse 1
    5020 Salzburg

 
The former royal stables were last adapted as a "House for Mozart" from 2003 until 2006 (Mozart year) by architect Wilhelm Holzbauer, one of Clemens Holzmeister's students, and the Luxembourg architect François Valentiny. The three entrance portals were designed by the artist Josef Zenzmaier, the German artist, Michael Hammers, was commissioned to design and install the "Golden Wall" in the foyer. Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, was performed at the festive opening. The House for Mozart can accommodate 1,580 people (seating for 1,495 and standing room for 85). The Felsenreitschule and "House for Mozart" can be used at the same time. (Source: salzburg.info)