Amadeus

[@juanbrown43]

What a tremendous performance by F. Murray Abraham! He certainly earned every bit of the Oscar award for this role in 1984.

[@nyterpfan]

Couldn't agree more----IMHO the two most dynamic performances in American cinema are F Murray Abraham as Salieri and Jack Nicholson as McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

nyterpfan and heath ledger in anything

[@samgub]

Both of these films were directed by Milos Forman, masterpieces, so many quotable lines, the acting here and in Cuckoo's nest is of the highest order.

[@chateaupig826]

I went to see this when it came out - mindblowingly good

[@kimquinn7728]

I love this move and have since it peemiered. I have to say, Mr. Abraham had the most beautiful hands and expressions on his face. When his older self said "...the structure would fall". His face reading the music has such a look of sublime amazement. His reaction to Is it not good? Agony revealed in a moment.

[@thatcanadian6698]

Imagine living at a time when there were no recording devices. If you wanted to hear music you had to witness it being performed live, or play something yourself. How lucky these people were to be the first ever to hear his music, not knowing the enormous impact his genius would have for centuries to come.

[@orboobleck5366]

Imagine further, how many masterpieces have been lost from the world forever, because nobody bothered to write down the notes.

[@vacciniumaugustifolium1420]

@@orboobleck5366 Mozzart 39 40 and 41th symphony stayed in a drawer for a few years after his death, the 8th of Schubert has also been found a few years after his death, we still find pieces written by masters like Vivaldi and Mozzart!

[@timverrecchia1654]

or imagine being a peasant and hearing music for the first time

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Imagine attending one of his famous operas, at the theater, along side everyone else of the time. Gawd I wish I had a time machine.

[@ivannano]

It still happens today. Just slightly differently. Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney/John Lennon, Elton John, Neil Young, ... will all have their music performed for centuries to come. Also, there were two different times I saw unknown singer/songwriters who were just about the release their first albums. One was named Sarah McLauchlan and the other was names Adele.

[@vazquezb2011]

"A movie, finished as no movie is ever finished. Displace Tom Hulce and there would be diminishment. Displace F. Murray Abraham and the structure would fall. I was staring through the cage of my computer monitor, at an absolute beauty"

[@neimanmario]

Congratulations!! Well said and agree completely !!

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

I know how Salieri feels. I feel the same anguish when I look through Rachmaninoff's scores.

[@Trev0r98]

Meh. It wasn't that great of a movie. Way overrated.

[@u.v.s.5583]

@@JJTownley_Classical-Composer Kill Rachmaninoff! Make him write a requiem!

[@WetaMantis]

Congratulations, you achieved meme level!

[@leonardstilwell]

Love the look Salieri gives Constanze when she asks if it isn't good. Just the slightest bit of shock, almost sadness in a way. It's excellent.

[@cha7161]

Absolutely!!

[@cthulhutentacles4994]

leonardstilwell he realizes he’d never be able to compose anything as beautiful as Mozart’s music

[@willievickers2318]

@@cthulhutentacles4994 It's more than that. When he composed his march. He had to make notation corrections using more paper. Mozart wrote everything down with no corrections. The violin, viola, cello, bass parts, time signatures, soft, medium, to loudness, the whole thing! That is very high musical emotional intelligence. And did waltzes, symphonies, scherzades, operas, concertos, etc. Immaculately difficult. And pitch perfect. Damn....God given for sure.

[@Ratboy2004]

@@cha7161 he realizes ...she doesn't know....

[@tylerhansen931]

He's the only person in the movie that can actually recognize the brilliance of Mozart's work. Earlier he says about the emperor "the man had no ear for music". Its a bit depressing to be the only one to recognize beauty where no one else can

[@archon4412]

What Salieri never understood was that he had more of an appreciation for Mozart's music than Mozart himself did.

[@davidserlin8097]

Exactly

[@IntoTheMindlessAbyss]

That's fuckin' deep...

[@MrUTuber001]

The music Salieri hears in his head: Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299 Symphony No. 29 in A, K. 201 Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365 Symphonie Concertante, K. 364 Mass in C Minor, K. 427, Kyrie

[@ziadbassaj7761]

Thank u so so much for that. I been trying for years to fig. Out name of those pieces. Bravo!

[@constancemiller3753]

bravo.

[@pietrospaggiari808]

U r the man

[@vittoriomarano8230]

​@@ziadbassaj7761every Mozart lover does knows these!

[@Ro-ut8zc]

Thank you!

[@shurestorepe]

if you want to know the music name 3:05 Concerto for flute, harp & orchestra in C major, K. 299 (K. 297c), II. Andantino 3:37 Sinfony No. 29 in A Mayor, K. 201: MOV I Allegro Moderato 3:50 Mozart - Concerto 2 Pianos No. 10, K 365 - III: Rondo . Allegro 3:56 Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major K.364 - 1st Movement - Allegro maestoso 4:12 Misa in C Menor; K, 427, Kyrie

[@TheGopukumar]

Thank you so much. Very helpful. :)

[@dishadoshi2997]

Thank you very much. Thank you for the effort!

[@dannyzyzz2444]

I NEED the song at 5:20 PLEASE, cant find it!!

[@JonahIsrael]

Your the best!!!

[@efrainyanez6790]

Thank you so much you don’t know how much you helped me

[@rpcohn]

Salieri treats Mozart's compositions with respect and awe. He hears them through the score, while the movie audience hears them as if in a concert hall. This scene leaves viewers speechless. They learn that this gorgeous music was composed in Mozart's head, then written out.

[@kalil9074]

Well said ! Bravo. Exactly. Love this movie.

[@FantadiRienzo]

...and he shows his respect by stepping on the sheets.

[@Finwaell]

If only I was only able to just see the scene that you just described! Maybe I wouldn't need your comment to explain what I have just seen xD really. why state the obvious, captain?

[@carolinegodden4364]

Interesting ... when he says 'Here AGAIN, was THE VOICE of God ' OMG 6.09 pm Melbourne Time

[@carolinegodden4364]

@@leonrififi3543 would he have felt the VIBRATIONS? 6.10 pm Melbourne Time

[@Basssinger86]

While the movie isn't the most historically accurate, it's a wonderful movie. Probably in my top 10.

[@AA-sn9lz]

It isn't supposed to be historically accurate, it's a fictional piece. Edit: grammar

[@ajmosutra7667]

My top 3

[@jmitterii2]

@Mason Foy It technically isn't at all... it's based on a Play that was also fiction. Salieri never left any biography or any other mentioning of any of this. It's all made up. In fact, Salieri was a friend and they often helped one another, not hinder each other. He would also complain about that rumor which was likely started with Mozart's family letters being published, where the Mozarts complain about the scheming Italians even when Mozart was a child. This was a good historical fiction movie... not a good factual movie. There are some docu-dramas that reveal his real life. AND you can read the Mozart family letters which are really detailed and very full of adventure and tragedy and everything else... really they could make a factual movie without any fictional embellishments and it would be as good if not even better for the fact it would be true. Below a links to Mozart family letters and WAM himself... they're a great read on the real life of the guy and people close to him. archive.org/stream/lettersofmozarth000861mbp/lettersofmozarth000861mbp_djvu.txt www.gutenberg.org/files/5307/5307-h/5307-h.htm

[@rockandguts7877]

You could say it's a great retelling of the rivalry through the perspective of someone going mad in a mental institution at the end of their life.

[@dacmiller]

@@jmitterii2 Thank you.

[@hatimelias7465]

This movie is a Masterpiece.

[@mymanjosquin]

the movie’s good, but if not for the excellent play there would’ve been no movie. i saw it onstage w Mark Hamill as Mozart. i totally forget who played Salieri.

[@reasbey]

Absolutely.

[@neo7566]

Yep. I thought it would be boring like "room with a view". Walked out saying that's one of the greatest films ever.

[@chateaupig826]

This is brilliant - todays movies are so lame

[@akhilnair1137]

@@chateaupig826 ok boomer 😂😂

[@gpeddino]

"I was staring through the cage of those meticulous ink strokes... at an absolute beauty." Such a powerful line, superbly spoken. This film is a masterpiece.

[@natman2939]

Even the way he emoted you can almost feel the cage bars he’s holding

[@1515327E]

I saw Amadeus when it came out. At the end, no one moved or said anything throughout the burial; no one moved or said anything even during the credits, and after the lights in the cinema came up, everyone silently got up and walked out, as if they had witnessed both the sublime beauty of which humanity is capable, and it's utter iniquity. The only regret is that Salieri was not like this at all.

[@fredgarv79]

I did to, and I remember now, thanks to you that same reaction of the crowd. they were just stunned and sat there through the entire credits, did not move because more beautiful music was playing and they didn't want to leave. just amazing. Then Tom Hulce dissapeared but for some unfunny comedy movies and F murry went on to play gangsters

[@gspendlove]

I get the feeling that if you could bring back Wolfy and Tony and sit them down to watch this movie, they'd be laughing and grinning and chuckling all the way through it.

[@taiqidong9841]

Yes, I remember too. We were with some friends and after the film we walked true the mall where the cinema was and everything seemed so surrealistic... The only movie that shook me as hard a this one in that period of my life was Koyaanisqatsi. .

[@davidstair9657]

I too saw it in the theatre. Suffice to say, at 8 years old, I was emotionally traumatized, and have had a love affair with Mozart ever since!

[@mariaqberger5076]

You're right about Salieri along with other parts of this amazing film which were also not quite accurate. It is, however, about keeping the audience interested, the commercial aspects, creativity from the author... All in all, quality movie making!

[@jamesdougherty3107]

My twin brother suggested this movie to me years ago, and it was the best thing he's ever given me. This movie is far too deep and perfect for me to ever express in words. 10/10 this should be required watching in schools.

[@starkiller6864]

James Dougherty we had to watch it my freshman year of high school in my music history class.

[@josephD32]

We watched it in Jr. High. 7th grade, I think but might have been 8th.

[@NicolaKaye]

Definitely! I watched this with my parents and still enjoy it now I’m an adult (although it was necessary to ‘grow into’ some of the themes in the film). I try not to watch it too often so that it doesn’t lose the magic it had to begin with. Love it.

[@_veronica_r]

I watched it in choir but only because we had nothing to do that day, and because someone had mentioned it

[@thesilvershining]

We watched Fantasia in my 4th grade music class and then Amadeus in my 5th grade music class. Both absolutely changed my life ♥️

[@finnmccool684]

I walked out of the theatre wearing a look of stunned amazement. "How was the movie?" my date asked. "Was it not good?" "It is miraculous," I replied.

[@ebertmesiascancharidelacru3669]

Marvelous moment!!

[@colinsmith1412]

Did you marry her?

[@jmitterii2]

@@colinsmith1412 Well, Finn went on and said the "From now and we are enemies..." speech... and well the date ran away.

[@dalecooper3729]

Well done !

[@DoubleGauss]

"So we are going out on another date ... ?" [Finn McCool] stomps out of there.

[@xcalabur18]

The universe would have imploded had Abraham not won the Oscar for this role. Truly one of the greatest feats of acting in the history of cinema.

[@wolfgang7319]

I couldn't agree more. Definitely one of the greatest performances by an actor, ever. Memorable in every sense of the word.

[@search4truth104]

No doubt, I have to rewatch this again soon.

[@jamestierney2531]

It’s a masterpiece of acting…not just in this scene, but through the entire film. The expressions on his face in this scene as he is scrutinizing Mozart’s scores, and realizes that they are far superior than anything he himself can compose, are masterful. An Academy Award richly deserved.

[@TigerzLionzPistonzWingz]

I'm surprised that didn't happen when Glenn Close lost for Fatal Attraction. I love that Cher won for Moonstruck because she did deserve it, but Fatal Attraction losing? Still boggles.

[@psycholist724]

It would have been perfect to see a dual award--Abraham and Hulce.

[@kaboom9081]

"I will hinder and harm your creature on earth as far as I am able, I will RUIN your incarnation" - evil silence - (smile) Abraham's acting was pure genius, just like Mozart's music.

[@KristerAndersson-nc8zo]

you are an idiot, as a murican you dont understand anything.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

😡🤬👺👹☠💀

[@B501M]

yeah, i love his little smile!! like, "haha, jk. except... i'm not."

[@jamestierney2531]

Only one word for this performance…incredible. He was born to play this role.

[@johnpeschke7723]

the fact that Salieri could hear Mozart's music by simply reading his scores is a tribute to Salierie as a musical genius

[@pyrotechnick420]

Salieri was a savant for sure 💯

[@kerrykellett8717]

For a court composer especially at the time its normal. Most composers may not have perfect pitch but they can hear what they are reading.

[@pyrotechnick420]

@@kerrykellett8717 Either way it makes for an incredible cinematic experience, being able to experience how a brilliant composer feels and hears music just by reading notes. It's a sublime experience for me personally

[@kerrykellett8717]

@@pyrotechnick420 agreed. Most people don't realize there are people out there that can just see and hear it that way.

[@mercenery1232]

There are even people that can see sound.

[@ccwnoob4393]

Non-classical music lovers fell in love when they saw this movie ... which is why this is such a great movie

[@sebastiannemeth-ramirez2160]

I love how his face changes once he hears he is looking at original copies. "You had my curiosity, but now you have my attention."

[@stormbringer2840]

*You had my curiosity, but now you have my erection .

[@philipgates988]

Phenomenal actor.

[@wmc5748]

Leo

[@escaperoomleander1948]

"Displace one note...and there would be diminishment."

[@u.v.s.5583]

Add one million notes... And there would be Ferenz Liszt!

[@vinzchannel01]

Too many notes sire

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

😍🥰

[@RossBayCult]

F. Murray Abraham could win 3 Oscars for this performance it was that good.

[@kermitefrog64]

The music has lived the test of time. The movie is incredible.

[@RedneckSith]

The true tragedy of the film is that if Salieri had looked past his own jealousy, he would've seen that God had in fact sent Mozart to him for a reason. Mozart may have been more naturally gifted, but he lacked maturity, discipline, and refinement. He needed someone possessing those qualities, as well as a mind truly capable of comprehending his gift, to help him come into his own. That person was Salieri. He had everything needed to turn the boy from a crude genius to a truly magnificent composer. Yet instead of embracing that role, he allowed his jealousy to rule him, rejecting it and turning on God simply because he felt that Mozart was unworthy of what he'd been given. Had he helped Mozart rise to true greatness, he would have elevated himself as well. Yet in the end (within the fictional world of the film, not IRL) he dies alone, half-insane, guilt-ridden, and forgotten even before his death. All because he couldn't get past his petty jealousy and look at the whole picture. In killing Mozart, he essentially killed himself. Edit: For clarification, I am speaking entirely about the film, not real life. I thought that was obvious, but some people seem to have had trouble understanding that. I know full well few if any of the events from the film actually occurred.

[@phillipleblanc7823]

This is a movie. In real life Salieri and Mozart were not bitter enemies, but colleagues.

[@WCtrainer1]

Excellent observation, could not have said it better. In life, everything and everyday is a trial of concuring your own weakness and realizing the truth then embracing it and of course sharing it with the world.

[@abehambino]

Phillip LeBlanc a careful reading of the OP will tell you that he meant within the context of the film, and SPECIFICALLY not in real life.

[@thecappeningchannel515]

What a great analysis! Changed my view on the entire film...

[@peterjongsma2754]

@@abehambino Exactly. Art over life.

[@chrisod22]

The changing music as he flips the pages is brilliant filmmaking.

[@rubencardoso635]

This is cinema and acting of Godly proportions.

[@ccanaves]

It is miraculous

[@The_Notorious_N.O.E.]

Is there any doubt why F. Murray Abraham won his Academy award 👏👏👏

[@phtevlin]

Constanze Mozart is depicted as being a total scatterbrain in this movie. After Mozart's death, she pulled herself together, managed his estate competently, and had a rather comfortable retirement.

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

Actually, she remarried & her 2nd husband kept *HIS* hands firmly on the purse-strings, and didn't allow her spendthrift ways to inpoverish him, as did Mozart...

[@michaeliceman5512]

I watched this movie last night and the only complaint I had was the performance of the lady who played Mozart's wife. Maybe it's the childlike way she speaks but as the movie progressed she became worse and worse and I just kept wondering what someone more talented would have done with what was a good part. Other than that, this movie is as close to perfection as film can get and F. Murray Abraham gives one of the best acting performances I ever seen.

[@NijimaSan]

Her cadence, tone, and delivery is much like any post modern American. Something should have been done to make her delivery reflect someone of that time as that character.

[@The_Notorious_N.O.E.]

Everyone is aware this is not a documentary, right? Just enjoy the movie and stop nitpicking inconsequential elements

[@orboobleck5366]

@@NijimaSan My understanding is this was a deliberate choice by the filmmakers. She and Mozart were supposed to be the young punks in comparison to the old-school composers.

[@gundabalf]

Now THIS is an Oscar performance.

[@honestabe6841]

One of the most beautiful and emotionally disturbing scenes I ever seen in a movie. So much jealousy, fear and rage is seen and it builds up with every page he turns. He is in awe and almost in denial as he is absorbing the genius of Mozarts original works. It's in this scene he begins to become obsessed and converts into a mad man. Things like this happen when you come across superiority. Some choose to become inspired and strive to become like their superior and some choose to become evil and seek to destroy their superior by any means necessary. Everyone goes through this but can't make sense of it until later on in life. This movie is definitely one of the best movies ever created in History. My top 10 of all time - Especially this scene.

[@honestabe6841]

@M M a very interesting and impressive story. I imagined the whole thing in my head as I was reading it. Its a pretty good example of what I first posted but very few in history come across geniuses like an Einstein or a Mozart which leaves you with complete awe and confusion as to not know which step to take in attempting to figure out how one produced such genius . There is only a small number of special people throughout history that influence and inspire others to greatness. Great reply though and very entertaining to imagine it all.

[@honestabe6841]

@M M I agree my friend.

[@oldschoolsinger]

The best acting scene in the history of movies. Without a doubt.

[@ivancarlson953]

"Well, there it is!"

[@michaelmccomb2594]

@@ivancarlson953underrated comment

[@chrisindia]

F. Murray Abraham nailed it. His performance is mind blowing. Can’t imagine any other actors performing like him.

[@adrianamueller1971]

Mozart's music is uplifting and inspiring. Watch a sunrise as you listen you him. That's as good as it gets in life, folks. THANK YOU MOZART, for your gift to the world.

[@rhodesdarcy]

well said. perfectly said.

[@harishsharma2974]

+Daniel Roberts A big What If? Bach was the last of a great era, Mozart was to be the new leader.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I like Mozart, but I prefer Beethoven.

[@racheldrum1982]

I've heard Utopia defined as listening to Mozart with a purring cat in your lap.

[@klaus-peterkubiak7795]

Best scene of the best film that I have ever seen. "Amadeus" is like an opera by Mozart.

[@klaus-peterkubiak7795]

No, what I meant was that "Amadeus" is like an opera by Mozart - dramatic and with highlights and beautiful scenes. . The only difference is that nobody is singing.

[@Astrobrant2]

This movie deserves to be enjoyed three times. The second time for the marvelous performances by F. Murray Abraham, (Salieri), and Tom Hulce, (Mozart), both of whom were nominated for Best Actor. Abraham won. The third time, not to watch, but to listen to the music.

[@santostracey93]

what would be for the first time?

[@Astrobrant2]

Tracey Raymundo Just for the story... the entertainment.

[@Pingaheimer]

This is a wonderful movie that deserves to be watched every year imo, one of the more replayable movies of all time. I've seen it probably 20-30 times and it never loses it's charm. Seriously one of the best movies ever created.

[@steevrawjers]

Astrobrant2 and A fourth time just to lay back and enjoy

[@abehambino]

Completely true! And you love it more each time you view it! After three viewings, you can watch it for anyone all of the reasons, it drones on your mood!

[@akanecortich8197]

After Mozart died Saliere actually helped tutor one his sons on music, who also became an excellent musician, and also did composing. But living in his father's shadow....

[@NicolaKaye]

Akane Cortich An impossible act to follow. I wouldn’t have wanted to be ‘on’ after Mozart either!

[@lehrgangswerk]

This movie is the cause I got addicted to Mozart. In my hometown Würzburg every year is a concert dedicated to Mozart in the garden of the Residence of Würzburg. It is a highlight for everybody to get also addicted. The word Amadeus means the one who is loved by God. 🎉🎉🎉

[@steveegallo3384]

....also in my own hometown....BRAVO from Acapulco!

[@russellcampbell9198]

He's in raptures over the music and she takes childlike delight over the chocolates. Juxtaposition at its finest.

[@willievickers2318]

I thought she was in her late teens. But she is in her early twenties.

[@chateaupig826]

nicely noticed

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

@Marty McFly II Liz Berridge was a last-minute replacement after Meg Tilly snapped her ACL in a game of street kickball, which ended her career...

[@ajsouza3720]

I never noticed that!!!

[@willshaw6405]

Constanze was, what we call today, a ditz...

[@bjmcmahon722]

Everyone should watch this movie every decade of their life in this realm.

[@alexconaghan3486]

if you ever wanted to know about the human condition, one end unreachable talent, and the other, disgraceful envy, and everything in between, this is the perfect movie.

[@DinoAgent69]

One of the greatest acting moments in the history of film.

[@FatherofMan25]

I love the look he gives her when she asks, “Is it not good?”. It’s as if he is shocked and angered that she could even think to ask such a ridiculous question. Brilliant acting.

[@sandywaddell4303]

I always think that for just an instant he looks like he wants desperately to lie to her, to say that the music is amateurish, or unfashionable, or otherwise beneath his notice; but he finds that he cannot. Never have the words “It is miraculous” sounded so helpless and anguished. It’s a brilliant moment for F. Murray Abraham, one of my favourite scenes in the movie.

[@varric]

@@sandywaddell4303 I think he wanted to lie, but doing it will be insulting to music.

[@galnhus56]

2:40 I wonder how much a collection of Mozart originals would be worth now.

[@vacciniumaugustifolium1420]

A sript written by him of 9 of his symphony was sold for 4.34M by Sothebys in 1987.

[@hertzair1186]

galnhus56 : beyond priceless...would be like the originals of the bible.

[@davehoward22]

Be like a Shakespeare signature

[@Ludwig1625]

@@davehoward22 would be like God's signature

[@Ratboy2004]

Museum pieces

[@MsJubjubbird]

Mozart did actually get the job. The emperor wanted him to stay in Vienna and he saw that as a way to keep him there

[@kylebrogmus8847]

Salieri is pulled betwixt admiration and envy; such depth to his inner conflict.

[@josephososkie3029]

“ Filled with longing, such unfulfillable longing” . Now the line makes even more sense.

[@MusicismoreImportant]

Yes he's appreciating and searching for errors at the same time

[@gooblymcfarts]

I understand the feeling well and his character is one, if not only one who got that conflict those feelings correct

[@celticpoet21]

the harp and flute concerto is without a doubt one of my favorite instrumental pieces of his. its so soothing and blissful!

[@thesilvershining]

One of my favorites as well ♥️

[@dugganclhallrentals2089]

And Mozart never got paid for it

[@pritchettdan]

This is the best part of the movie... When Salieri hears in his head the music the Mozart has written, without changes, corrections or additions. All finished. Really a wondrous scene.

[@albertomachuca103]

Still in high school when this movie first was released. Never appreciated much. But now at 54 yrs of age. I gotta c this one again.

[@petehallgrimson1204]

F Murray Abraham was phenomenal in this movie. Great film, even greater acting.

[@martymcfly5434]

In the original delete scene "The Director's Cut" Salieri requests that Mozart's wife return tonight and at first she refuses saying she's a married woman then she changes her mind and does return with her husbands music and starts to disrobe in front of Salieri until he rings a bell and that's when his butler enters shocked to see well ahem and Salieri tells his butler to show this woman out, he walks away. She gets angry throws a candle and the next scene she is crying into Morzart's arms saying she loves him!!😦

[@ccrider7047]

Marty Mcfly how you know this? Where did you find that information?

[@tinaferr]

@@ccrider7047 it's literally in the director's cut of the movie. This is the theatrical cut (version shown in theaters). Especially with the popularity of DVD's, movies have been released as or with their Director's Cut. It's a different version (with different editing) of the movie than what was originally released, usually with different scenes added or removed. The scenes were filmed at the same time as the rest of the movie but weren't included for whatever reason, sometimes due to studio pressure. The implication with the "director's cut" is that it's the film as the director wanted it, not restricted by time constraints or censorship or weird studio requests to appeal to markets and profit. The implication is it's a better, more artistic film.

[@morbidcurios]

This . THIS is acting . every second of this film sheer talent , we are starved of it .

[@bethfiori4708]

This is one of the most powerful scenes in cinema. I first saw it decades ago and never forgot it.

[@iratepirate3896]

Me too. It is glorious. I was a teenager with no interest in classical music at all and this scene mesmerised me.

[@firefightergoggie]

Having once in my life experienced that level of jealousy, hatred, inadequacy, admiration and envy all within the same moment...I can say that F. Murray Abraham played this scene magnificently. He truly deserved that academy award.

[@ConstantineJoseph]

you met Mozart?

[@goggygogg]

One of the best actors in film history...his performance in this movie was beyond fantastic.

[@bikkies]

I remember watching a "Making of" video where Elizabeth Berridge said the desserts on the table were made from marzipan and that she hated them, having to feign enjoyment for the camera. As a lifelong marzipan lover, this makes me chuckle perhaps more than it should.

[@allenharper2928]

Who doesn't like marzipan? I'm not big on sweets and I love marzipan lol

[@Imbetterthanpaulallen]

Even though he hated Mozart, he respected and admired him deeply and was always honest on his music.

[@onoakposehaefekodha3974]

The way Salieri reads sheet music is outstanding, 👏👏👏 It's as if he can almost hear the music. I would love to read sheet music like that someday.

[@r.c.auclair2042]

I understand. My sister has 2 music degrees. I was in band for 2 years & choir for 3. The technique is called sight-reading. I can do it a little. She's much better.

[@bobtoad8601]

More austanding is to compose the best piece of music ever while being deaf. Of course Im talking Beethoven.

[@beatnikdiva4422]

It's sight reading and aural perception, with perfect (or excellent relative) pitch. Musician most of my life, with a degree in classical and opera performance.

[@bastidface]

This is my favorite scene in the movie. It's both beautiful and tragic. Beautiful in how Salieri genuinely recognized Mozart's genius, all while the music is effectively playing in the background. Tragic in how recognizing Mozart's genius forces Salieri to come to terms with his own mediocrity, which turns into jealousy and his inevitable falling out with God. An absolute stellar performance by F. Murray Abraham.

[@MrDebranjandutta]

Not to mention he had surrendered his chastity to God in his crusade to write divine music while Mozart being the sexual fiend was God's chosen muse

[@zippyzipster46]

Beethoven was brilliant beyond words.

[@bastidface]

@@zippyzipster46 Is anyone disputing this?

[@zippyzipster46]

@@bastidface WTF? Wasn’t an argument. What the heck is wrong with people.

[@bastidface]

@@zippyzipster46 People?

[@joseroberto9467]

_Legend has it that Salieri is describing Mozart's songs to this day._

[@sdyer3361]

That line " I was staring through the cage of those meticulous ink strokes....at an absolute beauty" tears my heart out every time -- what a poetic way to describe wanting something so bad...but knowing you can't have it

[@mohamadabdallah1379]

A beautiful majestic scene that shows the magnificence of Mozart's brilliant orchestra and Salieri's unwaivering passion for music combined with outstanding acting by the great F. Murray Abraham. It is truely an incredible piece of filmmaking.

[@leerequiem]

I love how the music used in this scene to solidify Mozarts genius was the Kyrie from his Mass in C It is divine

[@mortalclown3812]

He's even shocked at the humility presented when Mozart didn't appear himself. So many levels of brilliant. My God, he deserved this Oscar. Weeping when the music begins. 😭💕🙏

[@joshuaarmendariz4967]

This movie has been by far the most inspiring motivation of every passionate vigor in life I ever have ever drawn from creatively I grew up with this movie&from the time I was old enough to comprehend music in comprehensive&innovative thought this screen play&depictions of Motzart's accomplishments have always played a role in my zest for life&the vigor those withit.

[@povedon56]

This sequence gives me goosebumps every time I see it. A masterpiece of acting and film.

[@mikeclifford8360]

I like his little smile at the end.

[@steinfranken1108]

The movie "Amadeus", like Salieri said of Mozart's work, is 'miraculous". It is not meant to be history, although there are many historical elements in it. It is more a study in human psychology and spirituality. Salieri in real life did not have the jealousy or envy of Mozart as is portrayed here. But what is portrayed here is perhaps even more important. It is what happens in every human soul when envy begins to take over. It is like an acid that not only eats away at the individual but also destroys his or her ability to see his or her own gifts and accomplishments. Salieri, a very accomplished musician in his own right, who deserves to be studied and admired even today, is portrayed as envious and covetous, blind to the very ways in which he himself has been blessed and gifted. And so, his acidic envy eventually eats away at him and ultimately destroys the veneer of civilization in which he has immersed himself until, with his humanity dissolved, he destroys both Mozart and himself. It is a story as old as Cain and Abel, but also timeless and current. What an achievement! What if he had celebrated "the Incarnation" instead of envying him? What if we celebrated that incarnation and the absolute Incarnate One who lived, was crucified, died, and rose from the dead 2000 years ago? And what if we then celebrated the incarnation of the image of God that is each and every human being? But, I guess that is for the New Age when He makes all things new.

[@antonnym214]

I agree, the greatest movie ever. And this was the scene which moved me the most. On the one hand, it illustrates the magnitude of the man's gift. On the other, it shows how clueless Constanzi is about it.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Anton Nym She’s not clueless, I think she knows more than she lets on. The problem is her husband is financially reckless in this adaptation of the real man, and as they have a growing family with children and they’re of low financial means, she’s trying to appeal to get help for her husband and their children and family by appealing to Salieri for his help. That’s why she’s there.

[@MsJubjubbird]

It's just a movie. She was actually a reasonably talented musician and singer and quite intelligent

[@geekstreakgames3033]

F. Murray Abraham’s performance is fantastic! His disgust and distain anytime he speaks of Mozart, balanced with blissful adoration anytime he speaks of the music is brilliant. ❤

[@AtlasBlizzard]

Being able to hear music in your head as you are reading it has to be some form of superpower.

[@Chopin1397]

He richly deserved the Oscar for his wonderful performance! I saw the movie when it first came out in the 80s. I had not listened to much Mozart. I was blown away by the music! left the theater with a physical sensation I had never felt before nor since. I can’t really describe it but It was a pleasant burning sensation in my chest, warm and comfortable. I couldn’t wait to hear more. To this day I deeply love his music and, being greedy, I wonder what great masterpieces we were robbed by his untimely death at so young an age. The movie is great with one glaring problem. Mozart was not the frivolous clown he was depicted! Listening to his music I discovered a genius, serious in his work. compassionate and above all mature. It did deserve all the Oscars, however, for giving great emphasis to the glorious music!

[@fredgarv79]

that sensation you felt, I think it is something akin to touching god and when I say god, I mean whatever go is, maybe it's the eternal universe, I don't know. I feel the same thing, almost pure bliss when listening to certain classical music and I looked it up and they said it is rare, a rare gift to be able to feel like this, the feeling of pure awe. Salieri describes it here in this scene.

[@Chopin1397]

@@fredgarv79 Salieri is what makes the movie so wonderful for me. His reactions to Mozart’s music are brimming with passion and highly infectious. All these years later he still moves me!

[@notme1048]

I love how they show that without recording technology the only way to hear the music without an orchestra is to play it in their heads as they read.

[@steevrawjers]

Not Me true

[@edouardgauthier367]

My most favourite scene in Amadeus. Truly the best acting, writing and directing ever done.

[@brunoleempoels1591]

When great music meets great acting... 👌

[@ziggymorris8760]

I saw this back then as a teenager, one of the all time classics. Mozart was beyond brilliant, how you can do entire operas in your head without making a single mistake isn’t human.

[@willievickers2318]

It is human but with a touch of God given ability. We all have some of it. In different ways. Remember we are all created in His image. And He gives us something to make us unique. Enough to be whatever we desire to please Him.☺

[@reubena7854]

Your gut was right. No one was silly enough to not make copys, no one professional anyway. Mozart surely made multiple drafts of works.

[@maureendavidson4635]

@@reubena7854 I read long ago that he sent a clean copy of everything he wrote to his cousin in Salzburg who was a bookbinder. So when Mozart died Constanza had the full K catalogue to sell.

[@brianlonjak9424]

I think this may have been a little overdramatized. Not to undo what Mozart was capable of but lets not pretend this was God writing in his hand

[@brianlonjak9424]

I you want to recount amazing look to beethoven composing the entierity of the 9th symphony whilst completely deaf

[@jodylowe8476]

This is a masterclass in acting by F. Murray Abraham. Maybe the best acting to ever be put to film.

[@mjmanoni]

What a performance. The way he looks over the pages with longing agony. The passion.

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

God gifted Salieri with being able to recognize genius but not to produce the music of one.

[@Marie-qv6on]

God I hate my life

[@kresse5647]

Actually salieri and Mozart were good friends

[@smoothALOE]

Heart2HeartBooks in today’s world, he’d be a great agent or critic or analyst.

[@smoothALOE]

Ahura yeah, from what I’ve heard, in real life, not only were they not enemies, but Salieri’s style of music was considered more German than Italian.

[@turkwelsch]

Yes the fate of every music critic out there

[@tuckosi]

The way the acting, writing, editing, and MUSIC all fold in together to make something so uniquely cohesive and beautiful is astounding.

[@MrMofo4eva]

quite possibly the greatest film I ever saw

[@marctube007]

The acting, the story, the chosen music, the camera work. This is all an absolute beauty making it the best scene in the best movie ever!

[@thomashogan16]

F. Murray Abraham bursts through the screen. What a performance! When he throws the crucifix into the fire the entire audience gasped. Finest film I ever viewed in a theatre.

[@mvader7188]

The space on the wall where the crucifix hung all those years. Milos Foreman deserved his Oscar as well.

[@TheBermudaMan]

Here's the most brilliant aspect of the story: Only a genius wouldn't be able to relate to Salieri's plight. But the rest of us do.

[@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax]

Salieri was a genius though, but he did not have the natural talent (in the world of the film)

[@berniekitching7668]

This movie was rated R when it came out in theaters with no nudity, no violence, no profanity. It received this rating for the "adult theme". This scene reveals that theme with the burning of the cross... A declaration of war with God. So intense.

[@theycallmek3v]

Tom Hulce should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor, and he should have won. His performance wasn’t as good as F. Murray Abrahams, but it was good enough to be a supporting role that not only added to Abrahams brilliant portrayal, but complimented his own to enormous heights. This film is a masterpiece in directing, acting and writing.

[@transvestosaurus878]

The way the film visually adapts the 'sacred and the profane' idea of Mozart's music is so clever

[@MicroValley]

I will block you on Facebook

[@galefray]

First laugh of the day, thanks :)

[@u.v.s.5583]

Why so evil? Just kill the man, eat his wife and children!

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

GOOD ONE

[@nextleveljourney6612]

🤣

[@vittoriomarano8230]

Fai spakkissimo..I laughed all night long....😅😅😅😅😅

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

when I was a little boy there was a standing rule in my house that whenever Amadeus or Ben Hur was on the television, regardless the time it was on, I was always allowed to watch it

[@joreellex]

Damn this scene was deep, very deep.

[@TrollMeister_]

4:20 The way Salieri's words and expression are weaved into the C Minor mass is nothing short of brilliant. Sound editing alone deserved an Oscar.

[@kareemortega617]

I love how well he displays psychopathic and manipulative tendencies in this scene. Very subtle but effective 0:48 1:58 2:15 5:45 6:48

[@rpcohn]

With his gestures, Salieri shows great respect for Mozart's music. Essential; truths in the scene: Mozart composed entire pieces of music in his head, then wrote it down. He was often broke and he wrote many letters asking for loans. To 200 years of listeners around the world, Mozart's music is indeed miraculous.

[@wraithking3749]

To me its so weird how one person can come up with makin such music. Im 29 and i still can't do shit xD But man to people who can do that kind of stuff deepest respect. It aint easy.

[@jaredconnor]

It sucks to be able to recognize genius but being unable to produce genius works must be incredibly vexing and depressing. Me being an incredibly average person finds this really sad

[@adrpals2324]

The way this actor describes Mozart's music I can almost feel it myself.

[@steevrawjers]

He is so overwhelmed with emotion at the reading of the music

[@jeffwads]

I never tire of watching this film.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

GENUIS MOVIE they should re master and re release this movie !!

[@jayneneewing2369]

Stephen Fermoyle - I saw it when it was released with a dear friend and his wife.at the end, after the credits rolled and the lights in the theater came up, he and I looked at each other. My jaw was dropped by the true beauty and magnificence of what we’d just seen. I agree with you completely abut remastering it, and re releasing it. My now grown son (a music minor) would probably be stunned by it. And I would love to see it one more time in the theater as well. *sigh*

[@JosephLewisSzaboIII]

We still have many, in the Smithsonian, of Mozart’s original sheets, as well has Beethoven’s. If you look at Beethoven’s sheets you’ll see smudges, you’ll see the corrections, you’ll see his absolute madness at getting it wrong and his almost violent, perfectionist attitude when he fixes it. With Mozart’s, there is none of that, it is perfect. So, even Beethoven, a remarkably brilliant human being was no where near the miracle that was Our Wolfgang.

[@ilikeralphfiennes]

His gestures and the tone of his voice as he describes music, makes the music so far more enjoyable than it already is

[@bobpatterson5470]

My very favorite scene of the movie. To hear the music as he turns the pages. Great. Thank you very much.

[@evoxpop2088]

Saw this movie in the theater, it was an amazing experience. The acting and the music, it was a show we were all clapping at the end. The history of were this movie and how it was made is also amazing. I watch this movie at least once a year. Love Salieri's character. Well deserved Oscars.

[@teddyvincent4833]

F. Murray Abraham hit it out of the park in 1984. Amadeus and Scarface, two great movies. I’ve always enjoyed his work, a fine actor.