On May 1st, 1786, Mozart's opera ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ premiered. Mozart composed the opera in his apartment, which is still accessible today at the Mozarthaus Vienna. What was Mozart's everyday life like, and why was the opera so significant for Mozart's life?

Mozart's life was shaped by remarkable women - from his caring mother to his witty wife Constanze and the mysterious Queen of the Night. This special Mother's Day tour invites visitors on a journey through love, courage and inspiration. An homage to the women whose spirits resonate within Mozart's melodies.

Mozart spent the last 10 years of his life in Vienna, the hotspot of music. What was his relationship with other composers of his day like? How well did Haydn and Mozart know each other? Did Beethoven and Mozart ever meet? Was Salieri really Mozart's arch-enemy? 

Mozart married his wife Constanze on August 4th, 1782, without the consent of his father Leopold. Who was the woman at Mozart's side? Why was his father against this marriage? And what do we have to thank Constanze for? We want to get to the bottom of these questions using Mozart's own words.