Mythos Mozart in Vienna: An Immersive Multimedia Exhibition Exploring His Life and Music
Journey through five high-tech rooms of art, sound, and history at Mozart's historic Vienna address.
The 'Mythos Mozart' experience in Vienna invites you on an immersive 60-minute multimedia journey into the life and legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Explore five distinct rooms where cutting-edge technology, performing arts, and historical insights combine. This captivating exhibition, situated in the historic location of Mozart's death, offers a unique sensory adventure for all visitors.
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Exhibition summary
The 'Mythos Mozart' experience in Vienna offers a unique multimedia journey through Mozart's world, combining music, art, technology, and historical context. This 60-minute immersive tour across five rooms aims to captivate both music enthusiasts and general audiences.
Curatorial context
Mythos Mozart offers an extraordinary multimedia experience dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, promising a unique sensory journey. Located in Vienna, where Mozart passed away, this exhibition takes visitors on a 60-minute immersive tour through five distinct rooms, blending high technology, creativity, and historical background. The experience is designed to be captivating for Mozart and music fans alike. Visitors can expect to be amazed by a combination of music, performing arts, architecture, and cutting-edge technology, featuring elaborate spatial and media staging. The soundscape is 'Made in Vienna,' with music composed and rearranged by sound specialist Walter Werzowa and performed by students from the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The exhibition explores different facets of Mozart's genius, from visually stunning 360-degree panoramas of 18th-century Vienna to interactive musical experiences and digital art installations inspired by his creative thought processes. One room features 1,500 LED candles illuminating a sacred space with the Requiem playing from numerous speakers, while another offers a chance to fly over Vienna and experience scenes from 'The Magic Flute'. The finale, 'Mozart Forever,' uses AI to create digital imagery from millions of data points.
The exhibition is situated in a historically significant location: Kärntner Straße 19, the former 'Kleine Kayserhaus' where Mozart died in 1791. This prime spot in Vienna's pedestrian zone is now part of the Steffl Department Store. The creation of this immersive world has involved an international team of experts and artists since 2019, including British-German lighting designer Moritz Waldemeyer, Austrian-Iranian director Arash T. Riahi, and Los Angeles-based new media artist Refik Anadol. The project is supported by leading institutions from the 'Vienna Creative Industry'. Testimonials from renowned figures like tenor Rolando Villazón and composer/violinist Aleksey Igudesman highlight the exhibition's artistic merit and its potential to become a major Viennese attraction.
Admission and ticket notes
Tickets can be purchased online via a provided link. Discounted tickets are available at the box office. Visitors holding the Vienna City Card receive a discount of 24%. Normal price is €23, with the reduced price being €17.50. The last entry for the tour is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing time. Opening hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturday-Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. The exhibition is located in the basement of the Steffl Department Store and is accessible via elevators. Restrooms, cloakroom, and exhibition rooms are barrier-free accessible. There are also elevators to the department store and the SKY Café & Restaurant, with door widths of 110 cm and cabin dimensions of 185 x 270 cm for the panoramic lift on the exterior of the building on Kärntner Straße 19.
Mythos Mozart key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Mythos Mozart at Museum of Change in Vienna
Venue
Museum of Change
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jan 1, 2024
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition was developed by an international team of experts and artists, including lighting designer Moritz Waldemeyer, director Arash T. Riahi, and new media artist Refik Anadol. The sound was composed and rearranged by Walter Werzowa and performed by students from the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. It is supported by contributions from various international artists and experts.
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