International Music & Choral Festival “Cantus MM Music & Culture” in Salzburg, Austria – 30.06.-03.07.2022

Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will dazzle you with its enchanting Baroque scenery, its fortress, cathedral and castle. This magnificent setting hosts numerous cultural and musical events of international renown every year.

The International Choral Festival “Meet Mozart” combined with the “International Festival of Song, Music and Culture”, which has existed since 2015, takes place in the large hall of the Mozart Foundation, which is also the venue for the “Salzburg Festival“.

This cultural and musical festival is open to all choirs of all categories, as well as to other ensembles: folk dance groups with live music, orchestras and other musical groups (jazz band, brass band). The repertoire is free, all styles of music are allowed and there is no compulsory piece.

The two highlights of the festival are the joint concert in the University of Salzburg and the open-air performance in the Mirabell Garden. The proceeds from the concerts are donated to a designated charity. You will also discover Salzburg on foot: the Old Town (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997) with its maze of noarrow  streets, high and narrow facades and picturesque shops. You will see the Baroque Residence (former palace of the archbishops), St. Rupert’s Cathedral, the religious heart of the city, Mozart’s birthplace, St. Peter’s Church.

Don’t hesitate to join choirs and musical groups from other countries to share the love of singing and music in a renowned venue!

Program 4 days/ 3 nights :

30/06/2022 au 03/07/2022

Thursday – Salzburg

Afternoon, arrival in Salzburg. English speaking welcome and accommodation at hotel.

End if afternoon, Opening Ceremony of the Festival in the traditional restaurant, named « Stieglkeller » situated at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Castle.

Light dinner and meet with the artistic Director of the festival.

Overnight at hotel.

Friday – Salzburg

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, meet an English speaking local guide and guided walking visit of the Old Town Hall (Duration: 2h30)

Free lunchtime.

Afternoon, rehearsals for all participants to the Festival at the University of Salzburg.

Dinner at restaurant (end of afternoon.)

Evening, common concert at the University of Salzburg. At the end of the concert, all participants will sing together the piece « Song of Peace ».

The Gala Concert is organised for the benefit of a charitable organisation.

Overnight at hotel.

Saturday – Salzburg

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, Meet all the choirs in front of the Cathedral of Salzburg for the rehearsal of the Mass.

Then, In the Cathedral of Salzburg, Oecumenic Mass: one song per choir.

Free lunchtime.

Afternoon, Outdoor concerts in the Mirabell Garden in Salzburg.

Alternative: Guided excursion to the province of Salzburg and the lake district on the theme of the original locations of the film “The Sound of Music”. Visit to Hellbrunn Palace, followed by Fuschlsee and the town of St. Gilgen in the Wolfgangsee, then on to Mondsee Lake and a visit to the castle-church.

Possibility for choirs and music groups to meet an sing in front of th castle (a capella)

Evening, Closing ceremony including a buffet dinner (in music) at restaurant « Stiegl Keller » at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Castle. Presentation of participation certificates for each group.

Overnight at hotel.

Sunday – Back

Breakfast.

End of services.

This programme may be modified for organisational reasons. For any extension: please contact us. 

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