German Mozart Festival in Augsburg

The Mozart Festival in Augsburg presents striking contrasts between the classical and modern genres. Leopold Mozart, father of the musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus, was born in Augsburg in 1710 and the city still honours him today. Since 1952 the Mozart Festival, which includes numerous performances, hosted concerts, public rehearsals and workshops, has commemorated the famous family of musicians who never lost touch with their father's home city.