"Mozart Bicentenary Festival 1956 Programme Book"
$160
[100] pp.
Glyndebourne Festival Opera
1956
12" x 9 3/4"
VG
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The 1956 Mozart Bicentenary Festival commemorated the 200th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth (born January 27, 1756). Major celebrations, including in Glyndebourne and by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, featured extensive performances of his works to mark the milestone.
Key details of the 1956 bicentenary commemorations included:
Glyndebourne Festival Opera: Held a dedicated 1956 Mozart Bicentenary Festival, often featuring iconic productions like Idomeneo and Die Entführung aus dem Serail.
Israel Philharmonic (IPO): Conducted a Festival ALL MOZART concert program, as shown in historical 1956 programs.