Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - arguably greatest music composer ever to walk this Earth - was born on January 27th 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. Next year (2006) is his 250th birthday and you're invited to Austria to celebrate life and works of this musical genius in style!

The party begins in cities and towns across country in January. Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is focus for several events, including performances of all 22 of Mozart's operas. The official launch of 'Mozart-Year' takes place (fittingly) on January 27th with a two-day festival in city - theme "The City is Stage".

Here is a list of all Mozart events in Salzburg through 2006:

Jan 27-29, 2006 Mozart Year - Launch Festival: Theme "The City is Stage"

Jan 20-Feb 5, 2006 Mozart Week: Twenty-five concert performances celebrating Mozart's work. Performers featured include some of best-known conductors, soloists, singers, orchestras and ensembles in world today

Jan 17, 2006 - Jan 7, 2007 "Viva!Mozart" Exhibition at Salzburg Carolino Augusteum Museum

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