2026 In Search of Mozart
Park Theatre Debuts its ArtsCinema Music Series with “In Search of Mozart”
Jaffrey, NH performing arts center kicks off its music documentary series on Feb 18.
The Park Theatre, New England's unique showplace for live entertainment and film, is thrilled to launch its ArtsCinema Music Series in 2026 with the captivating documentary In Search of Mozart. This marks the debut event in the Music category of the theater's acclaimed ArtsCinema (ACS) programming, which brings world-class arts documentaries and filmed performances to the Monadnock Region. In Search of Mozart will screen on Wednesday, February 18 at 1:30pm.
Directed by Phil Grabsky and produced by Seventh Art Productions (producers of the acclaimed Exhibition on Screen series), In Search of Mozart is a landmark feature-length biography commemorating the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth. Narrated by Juliet Stevenson and featuring Samuel West voicing the composer, the film journeys across 10 countries and more than 25,000 miles, exploring over 80 of Mozart's compositions through expert interviews, stunning historical locations, and live performances by world-renowned musicians.
Screening Info:
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM
Venue: The Park Theatre, located at 19 Main Street in Jaffrey, NH. The film will play in The Park's award-winning 330-seat Eppes Auditorium with 27-foot wide screen and 17-speaker surround system.
Tickets: Priced at $18 and can be purchased online at https://theparktheatre.org/in-
Critics and audiences alike have praised the film for its insightful and beautifully crafted portrait of the genius composer:
- “No more important, or beautifully filmed documentary about Mozart’s life and music has emerged than Phil Grabsky’s ‘In Search of Mozart.’” — Chicago Tribune
- "This thorough and insightful 2006 documentary presents a more rounded and compelling view of the high-spirited genius." — J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader
- "An invigorating celebration of the great composer's life and music." — Phil Hall, IdentityTheory
- "Made to celebrate last year's 250th anniversary of the composer's birth, ‘In Search of Mozart’ is both a tribute to the master and a spirited rebuttal to those who would diminish his accomplishments." — The New York Times
The Park Theatre's ArtsCinema Series continues its commitment to enriching the community with exceptional cultural programming, following successful launches of Visual Arts and Stage2Screen offerings in the 2026 season. This special 1:30 PM midweek screening offers an ideal opportunity for music lovers, families, educators, and film enthusiasts to experience Mozart's enduring legacy on the big screen.
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
