In times of conflict, Mozart's music is often invoked for its evocation of lightness and beauty. The Mozartfest Würzburg explores whether this classical ideal offers a genuine engagement with or an escape from current crises.

Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Mozartfest Würzburg offers different answers.