Mozart in Milan
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Mozart in Milan
In January 1770, father and son Mozart arrive in Milan. After the hardships of crossing the Brenner Pass in snow and cold, the two hope for a lucrative commission.Mozart takes lessons from the old Sammartini and is allowed to perform in public several times. The commission arrives and Mozart receives a libretto for “Mitridate re di Ponte”.
In the autumn they return with the finished opera. The 14-year-old Mozart conducts the first three performances himself and the Milanese are over the moon, ensuring sold-out performances for months. Mozart returns twice more with operas for Milan (“Ascanio” and “Lucio Silla”) until Archbishop Colloredo in Salzburg stops the commissions. All three performances took place in the Pallazio Regio Ducal, which burned down three years after the premiere of “Lucio Silla”. Next stop on the Italy tour is Bologna.
TO THE COMPLETE MOZART BIOGRAPHY
Destination Chiesa di San Marco
In this church Mozart played for the first time in front of a larger audience on one of the oldest organs in Lombardy. The church is definitely worth a visit and has, among other things, very beautiful frescoes. It was built in 1254 and was visited by Martin Luther, among others. Another beautiful church, frequented by Mozart, is the Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate.
Frescoes in San Marco:
Monday and Thursday are days of market on the square
https://www.centrosolidarietasanmarco.com/
Destination Palazzo Clerici
In this palazzo Mozart was a frequent guest of a family of silk manufacturers. He also had the honor of inaugurating the music hall. However, this spectacular palace can be visited only on a limited basis, exclusively with guided tours. From the outside the palazzo looks inconspicuous, from the inside it is spectacular with a grand salon and frescoes by Tiepolo. At present it is the seat of the ISPI with offices.
Arrange tours well in advance, before the start of your trip.
Palazzo Clerici:
https://www.ispionline.it/it/palazzo-clerici
Destination Museo degli instrumenti musicali in the Castello Sforzesco
Lovers of older classical instruments will find a paradise with over 700 musical instruments on display from the 16th to the 20th century, including plucked instruments, violins from Cremona, flutes and even a spinet on which Mozart is said to have played.
Museo degli instrumente musicali:
https://strumentimusicali.milanocastello.it/
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