The Mozartists
MOZART 250 in 2019
Classical Opera's pioneering MOZART 250 project charts Mozart’s life, works and influences up until his death in 1791. In 2019 we celebrate the year 1769 with a programme of concerts, operas, talks, schools projects and high-profile performance & training opportunities for outstanding young artists.
It ran from 12:00 PM, 27 November 2018 to 12:00 PM, 4 December 2018
Registered Charity in England and Wales (1063387)
Match funded Campaign target
£10,000
Amount raised
£20,000
Donations
17
Location
Campaign overview
Aims
Where's the money going?
Impact & reporting
Situation
Classical Opera's pioneering MOZART 250 project provides an accessible introduction to classical music. In experiencing our world-class performances and recordings our audiences will find enjoyment in Mozart’s music and discover previously unknown works. Our work with young artists will help launch the careers of the next generation of opera stars. By introducing children to classical music (and opera) at a young age, we hope to demonstrate that it is an exciting, relevant and vibrant art form.
Solution
MOZART 250 presents a rare opportunity to tell the story of Mozart and his contemporaries (including Haydn and J.C. Bach) through performances, recordings, our website and outreach work, breathing new life into their music by exploring the context in which it was composed and premièred. We hope that this far-reaching project will act as a stepping stone to a lasting appreciation of classical music for audiences of all ages, including those who do not currently access or enjoy classical music.
“I’m very proud to be an Associate Artist with Classical Opera and am so excited at the prospect of learning more from Ian. As well as giving me the opportunity to perform rare works, Classical Opera has also provided me with my débuts at both the Cadogan Hall and Wigmore Hall".
— Ellie Laugharne, Associate Artist
"It is hard to think of a more valuable and ambitious long term musical project than Ian Page and Classical Opera's MOZART 250".
— Early Music Review
“As a class they are still talking about it months later – it was a highlight of their time in Year 5. It had a lasting impact in bringing the class together, highlighting those children who are sometimes over-shadowed.”
— Music lead, Featherstone Primary School
"It is hard to think of a more valuable and ambitious long term musical project than Ian Page and Classical Opera's MOZART 250".
— Early Music Review
“I’m very proud to be an Associate Artist with Classical Opera and am so excited at the prospect of learning more from Ian. As well as giving me the opportunity to perform rare works, Classical Opera has also provided me with my débuts at both the Cadogan Hall and Wigmore Hall".
— Ellie Laugharne, Associate Artist
“As a class they are still talking about it months later – it was a highlight of their time in Year 5. It had a lasting impact in bringing the class together, highlighting those children who are sometimes over-shadowed.”
— Music lead, Featherstone Primary School