Mozart and the Grey Steward
Thornton Wilder
Amadeus
by Peter Shaffer
Synopsis
This provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power.
In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer.
Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer.
Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri's envious grasp: Genius.
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Paul Scofield in Amadeus at the National Theatre
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1985
Binding Paperback
Pages 186
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573110153
ISBN-10 0573110158
Amadeus is a historical play written by Peter Shaffer and published by Samuel French in London (1985).
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