Paris Graf Lodron – the "Father of the Faherland"

Saniono Solari also served during the rule of Archbishop Paris Graf Lodron (1619 – 1654) who ordered the architect to build fortification walls and gates. Salzburg not only had a fortress in those days – it was itself a fortress! Thanks to this and to the archbishop’s clever policies, Salzburg was kept out of the Thirty Years’War.

Whereas Europe was shaken by this bloody clash in the 17th century, Salzburg remained an island of peace and shelter. That is why Paris Lodron is known as the "Father of the Faherland" today.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is the most famous Austrian of all time. 2006 will mark the 250th anniversary of his birth. Today Mozart, already famous in his lifetime, is regarded as the ultimate musical genius. He was a serious classical composer, yet he also penned catchy tunes, and was feted like one of today’s international pop stars.

Mozart’s music belongs to the whole world, but the big party on his 250th birthday is being held in his home town of Salzburg, in Vienna where he spent the last ten years of his life, and in many other parts of Austria that played a role in his musical career.

This is the first edition of the Mozart Sales Manual. It contains all the information about the offerings in Mozart Year 2006 that was available as of our editorial deadline.

The Mozart programmes – especially those for Salzburg and Vienna – are still under development.