Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was without doubt the most prodigiously gifted of all Western composers. More than any other composer, it is his mythological biography - from the archetypal 'Wunderkind' childhood to his early obscure death - that defines our popular conception of a great composer. This film unravels two hundred years of fiction and myth. The deteriorating relationship Mozart had with his father, and his choice of Constanze for his wife, are re-assessed in this film which expertly depicts the intrigue and jealousy that surrounded his life. This is shown alongside extracts from the hit film Amadeus based on Peter Shaffer's superb play.
O**D
Worth it
I have read what they claim to be the best biography of Mozart so I already knew most of the history. However, the visual aspects certainly enhance the experience and for the most part, I would say it remains true to the history.
N**N
Four Stars
Pretty good account of Mozart's life, but lacking the "grab" factor I was hoping for. Disappointed of the quality.
B**Y
YOU NEVER LOSE WITH MOZART
OK ! Heck, when is Mozart never OK ? This English bio in combination with the one from the A&E Biography serieswould be more ideal. I recommend it.
F**.
Best Mozart Documentary I've Seen!
For an hour program this felt like it ran longer, and that's a GOOD thing! Mozart's music accompanies this documentary with Kenneth Branagh's perfect narration and the blend is very effective. I felt like I learned more about the man who wrote these masterpieces and the hell he was living while he wrote them than from any other program or book on the subject. My heart filled with such emotion several times throughout this program and that is a rare feat so I must give it 5 stars. The best Mozart related DVD since Amadeus, and alot of that was dramatic license. This is the closest you'll get to knowing the soul of Mozart. You'll feel so sad at the end of this dvd when at 35 Mozart died and left so much genuis unfulfilled and only known by God. He was the creative process personified through music.
L**O
Great Information
I thought the Mozart was better than the Bach DVD in this series for content. The DVD is a good introduction to the real Mozart.
C**L
Interesting individual !
I am interested in ALL operatic and concerto programs. These are very good, and I shall enjoy them over and over..
G**L
Great artistic revelation of the Master & many musical performances
An entertaining and musicological production with significant performance pieces to illustrate the thesis. I think it correctly places Amadeus' mature period between the American and French Revolutions. I enjoyed Sir George Solti, Cecilia Bartoli and Jonathan Miller. The BBC did a good job with this. Kudos! I used the free FormatFactory to convert it to MPEG2 which plays on the USB ports of newer TVs. Subtitles are available in 7 languages, I believe. This entire Great Composers series of the BBC has been generally well received.
D**F
Great for torture
I tried showing this to my 5th grade music class. Mutiny on the bounty. It is fine for and adult who is really into classical, but for elementary students... pure torture.
A**T
Five Stars
excellent
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