ABSTRACT
In contrast to Vienna and Kroměříž, Salzburg almost functioned as an independent city-state. Under the direction of its archbishop, who was also the secular prince of its lands, located on important trade routes, and in the midst of a territory rich in mineral resources, Salzburg was uniquely placed to influence the cultural life of late-seventeenth-century Central and East Central Europe. Through its university and its political connections, Salzburg was able to extend its influence throughout this region. This is no more evident than in the personal, cultural, and musical ties between Salzburg and Kroměříž.
