Mozart Festival in Würzburg: great moment for talent Alexandra Dovgan

Mozart Festival in Würzburg: great moment for talent Alexandra Dovgan

Last Saturday, a very special state reception took place in the impressive Würzburg Residence as part of the Mozart Festival. On this festive occasion, the Bavarian State Secretary for Finance and Homeland, Martin Schöffel, welcomed numerous guests from the areas of politics, business and society. The focus of the evening was a concert, which ended with a reception in the stylish garden hall of the residence. Schöffel emphasized the enormous importance of the Mozart Festival for the Bavarian concert landscape, which attracts around 30,000 music lovers every year. Würzburg reports.

A highlight of the evening was the debut of the 17-year-old star pianist Alexandra Dovgan from Russia. The young artist thrilled the audience with her mature playing and a deep connection to Mozart's work. Dovgan opened the concert with four interlude pieces of music from Mozart's “Thamos, King in Egypt” (KV 345) and continued her performance with the soulful Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor (KV 466). Under the direction of Gabriel Pernet, the Basel Chamber Orchestra accompanied the pianist and after the break played the Oxford Symphony No. 92 in G major (Hob. I:92) by Joseph Haydn. The audience praised both performances with long-lasting applause and acknowledged the high musical standard of the evening.

An unforgettable evening

The concert was not only a musical delight, but also an important building block in the tradition of the Mozart Festival. The evening was celebrated under the motto “But through sounds – friend Mozart”, which focused on the artistic friendships between Mozart and Haydn as well as between Dovgan and the renowned pianist Grigory Sokolov. Mozartfest.de reports.

Another notable detail of the evening was the short-term takeover of program management by Gabriel Pernet, who took the place of conductor Bar Avni, who was unable to perform. She was unable to travel due to the current situation in the Middle East. The event had a limited number of tickets, as there was also space for the Bavarian State Government's reception. In addition, large bags and backpacks were not permitted in the concert hall to ensure a pleasant atmosphere. The entire event lasted approximately 130 minutes, including the intermission.

The future of classical music

The success of the Mozart Festival is reflected in the constantly growing number of visitors and the comprehensive program. In addition to the classical concerts, the festival also offers an outlook on the broader field of music. At the Mozartfest Augsburg 2025, styles and eras were mixed to create new musical horizons. With the motto “Out of the Box”, the festival aims to combine different genres and present top international stars who cannot be assigned to any particular category. Mozartstadt.de reports.

Overall, the Mozart Festival impressively shows how diverse and lively the world of classical music is, and at the same time leaves room for new impulses that will delight the audience. The evening in the Residenz was a pleasure for everyone present and a further sign of the vitality of the Bavarian concert landscape.