Opus 1700 – Mozart & Salieri, Day II

The rivalry that captivated history. Experience Mozart and Salieri through brilliant music and firsthand accounts that reveal the men behind the myth.

Day II: Drama, Devotion, and Destiny

From the theatrical flair of Salieri’s Der Rauchfangherer (The Chimney Sweep) overture to Mozart’s emotionally charged concert aria Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio!, the second program explores the expressive power of the Classical era. The afternoon culminates in Robert Levin’s acclaimed reconstruction of Mozart’s immortal Requiem – one of the most profound and moving masterpieces in all of music.

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What’s Interesting About This Concert

• A legendary story brought to life in music and drama
  This program explores one of music history’s most famous relationships. Were Mozart and Salieri rivals, collaborators, or something more complex? Through music and storytelling, Vienna’s golden age comes vividly to life.
• An immersive journey into musical history
  More than a concert, this is a dramatic exploration of genius and legacy. Woven readings and performances lead to a powerful culmination in Mozart’s Requiem, one of the most profound works ever written.
• Music that defined genius—performed live
  From Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate and concert arias to Salieri’s overtures and sacred works, this program presents music at its most immediate and expressive – enhanced by the church’s remarkable acoustics, where every phrase resonates with clarity, warmth, and presence.