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1781 in Austria

Explore 4 historical events and records for Austria in 1781.

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Historical records for Austria in 1781

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January

29 January 1781

Idomeneo

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus · Munich · Composer and pianist · Arts / Classical Music

Idomeneo premieres in Munich.

June

8 June 1781

Break with Colloredo

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus · Vienna · Composer · Arts / Classical Music

Breaks with Archbishop Colloredo and becomes a freelance musician in Vienna.

October

13 October 1781

Reform of Royal Succession

Joseph II · Vienna · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Allows monasteries to re-open but weakens their links with Rome

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1781

Idomeneo Munich Premiere

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus · Arts / Opera

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Idomeneo premiered in Munich, combining royal conflict and divine intervention with ambitious orchestral writing.

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