Saving Mozart: A new look at the life of the composer in Gmunden

Saving Mozart: A new look at the life of the composer in Gmunden

At the end of September, the co-director of the musical spring in Gmunden, Elisabeth Sikora and Markus Olzinger, announced their upcoming production "Saving Mozart" as part of an interview with the musical center. This work is started for the anniversary year 2025 and was already very interested. During a press conference this week, further details of the staging were announced.

The press conference was a real highlight. In addition to the co-directors, the musical heads of the show, Jürgen Goriup as musical director and the talented author and composer Charli Eginton were also present. Eglinton traveled from London to convey first impressions of the plot and music to the guests. She describes her musical vision as a modern pop score that is cleverly interwoven with classic elements from Mozart.

insights into history and occupation

"Saving Mozart" offers a unique view of the life of the famous composer, from the perspective of the two women who were very close to him: his sister Nannerl and his wife Constanze. Charli Eginton explains that this perspective is crucial for how Mozart is perceived today. "It means so much to me to lead this piece here, in Austria, between Vienna and Salzburg, where Mozart lived," said the composer and emphasized the cultural importance of the performance.

At the press conference, the first casting notes 公布. Three actors of last year's staging of the German -language premiere of "Dear Evan Hansen" will return for "Saving Mozart". Dennis Riffel will slip into the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, while Michaela Thurnner will play his wife Constanze Weber. Yngve Gasoy-Romdal will be seen as Mozart's father Leopold.

The West end producers CDM productions also commented on the importance of the festival. Stephen McGill, a producer, praised the collaboration with Gmunden and emphasized the international importance of musical spring. "We are so proud that the world premiere of Charli Eginton's brilliant musical takes place here in Austria, the birthplace of Mozart," says McGill.

With a clear focus on first and premieres, the musical spring has made a name for itself in recent years and will celebrate its tenth anniversary in spring 2025. The anticipation for "Saving Mozart" is noticeable and the development of this production is being pursued.

For all interested parties, detailed interviews and other insights for work development will be available for all interested parties in the coming weeks. Further information on the occupation and the game dates can also be found in a database entry . In addition, the complete press conference can be called up on the homepage of the musical spring.