Coronation Mass by W. A. Mozart

In 2026 we celebrate 270 years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The image by Peter Thaler shows W. A. Mozart with his father during a stay in St. Johann. 

The name Coronation Mass was first documented in writing in 1862 in the first edition of the Köchel catalogue. It was most likely composed for the Easter service 1779 at Salzburg Cathedral, which fell on April 4. Immediately after Mozart's death, the Mass KV 317 became the preferred composition for services at imperial and royal coronations as well as for thanksgiving services. It is believed to have been used for the coronation celebrations of Emperor Francis II for the first time. Characteristic of this Mass are the symphonic elements. Solo voices and choir are clearly separated from each other. The oboe also plays a special role.

Church choir St. Johann & Friends, ChoirART St. Johann

Soloists: Waltraud Nagl, soprano – Steffi Eisenmann, alto – Johannes Puchleitner, tenor – Rudi Sandbichler, bass 
Conductor: Janos Czifra – former cathedral conductor in Salzburg

Orchestra of the State Music School St. Johann in Tirol: Strings, 2 oboes, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani

The program:
.  Church Sonata KV 263
.  Laudate Dominum KV  399
.  Coronation Mass, C major, KV 317, without Credo
.  Church Sonata KV 244

Entrance: Advance sale € 20.00; Box office € 25.00, Festival pass: € 60.00

Tickets are available at the information office St. Johann in Tirol or online via Baroque Jewel St. Johann in Tirol.
Remaining tickets are available at the box office on site.