The Countess forgives her husband

[@P.A.T.S.91]

I cannot help but shed tears of how beautiful the 4th act was. As a musician myself I have a love for music as divine as this. 😢

[@corner559]

I can't decide which brings tears to my eyes more. The beauty of Mozart's music or Salieri's decription of the music.

[@D_Marrenalv]

The combo makes it overwhelming.

[@joesantamaria5874]

Both

[@sequorroxx]

Greatness and love of greatness both inspire such exaltation and affirmation of life.

[@kimurico1]

Mozart

[@ladylibertywdc8324]

Without the music, there is no critique.

[@samman7324]

The writing and acting for this scene is perfect. "God was singing through this little man. To all the world. Unstoppable! Making my defeat more bitter with every passing bar." Marvelous!

[@richardmendoza1692]

My favorite line was when Constanza had brought music for Salieri to look at "Replace one note and there would be diminishment...replace one phrase and the structure would fall".

[@aut0mat1c11]

@@richardmendoza1692 and remember what Jesus said? Matter 5.18: For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not one Jot nor one tittle shall pass from the law till all is fulfilled. A jot is the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and tiddle is a small detail-often a dot-that is added on a Hebrew letter to change the meaning of the word with a small detail.

[@scordero12]

The most beautiful film ever put together

[@appleheaddefender]

Santiago trying not to cry

[@kylew.4896]

Its mostly fiction

[@sabin97]

@@kylew.4896 i agree. but it's still quite a good film.

[@jazzfan7491]

@@kylew.4896 The battle between mediocrity and greatness is hardly fiction.

[@davidsalazar2466]

I’m in tears this scene was what started my classical music journey before I hated classical music I thought it was boring but Mozart’s music was just so inducing I could not resist it. I believe if I had never watched this film I would not be here today because I had nothing to live for before classical music entered my life. I only wish I could thank him (Mozart) in person his music literally saved my life, he will always be my favorite composer for this reason.

[@jerseyforhawks]

There should have been two Oscar's awarded to Hulce & Abraham, each.

[@NewGuy2534]

Something I love about this movie's rendition of Saliari is how much he despises Mozart but also how much he admires his work.

[@scottbruckner4653]

Envy is a detestable thing. You're able to recognize the genius of your piers and that the fact that you compare yourself to them and sell yourself short or long using them as your measure is your down fall.

[@kingsg5195]

Also keep in mind this rivalry was not historically accurate they had competition but never hated each other.

[@CoCotheTurtle]

"Something I love about this movie's rendition of Saliari is" exactly the entire plot of this movie!

[@Kruppt808]

I hate you because I ain't you😂

[@nerthus4685]

It is a form of poetic glorification. The person appears to be criticizing but it actually glorifying. The entire movie is a play on this classical genre.

[@kmale76]

The irony of it was Salieri never realized his gift from God was to see the true genius of Mozat's music when none of the others in his circle could.

[@MrENRAP]

and the tragedy lies in his envy, which is a real madness: talent is so rare that when it is... it should only be admired

[@ferenczliszt]

kmale76 no, he realized PRECISELY that, and it made him resent God. He asked to be able to be God’s instrument, and instead he was given only the ability to recognize that God chose a vulgar brat as his instrument, not him.

[@iwanfishz9]

Did you watched the fucking movie you pretentious fuckwit? Salieri clearly wanted to be one to be able to produce the kind of music mozart has composed. Aesop fables wannabe spinning everything around to turn it into some kind of moral.

[@Emanresuadeen]

He did realize it, but he resented it. _From now on, we are enemies. You and I. Because you choose for your instrument a boastful, lustful, smutty, infantile boy and give me for reward only the ability to recognize the incarnation._ _Because you are unjust... unfair... unkind... I will block you. I swear it. I will hinder and harm your creature on earth as far as I am able._

[@CrniWuk]

The real irony is that Salieri and Mozart have been good friends in real live.

[@cherylhulting1301]

I just can't listen to this part of "Figaro" without crying. "Une Countessa Perdono" is simply one of the most beautiful sounds ever created. The scene is additionally evocative after Mozart's passionate explanation to the Emperor concerning his layering of harmonies with the vocals.

[@Wolf6119]

I like to think the Emperor is completely unaware of just how prominently the people around him take his yawn. To him, it's just a yawn, he's an Emperor and he's tired, no biggie. But to all of his advisors and composers it's this big "This music sucks, kill it for me" alarm. I imagine a sleepless night for the Emperor has killed many operas the following day XD

[@memy2757]

+Wolf6119 They (royalty at that time) had people around them watching and emulating what they did every minute of the day - they did not sleep, dress or do almost anything without an audience.

[@aspergerianmind1198]

+Wolf6119 "Too many notes."

[@LiftBoy93]

I'm with you on this one. For one reason. He saw it at the rehearsal and greenlit it. So he can't find it that bad.

[@LiftBoy93]

@clown town I think he was just like "Did that seem rude? You saw that?".

[@LiftBoy93]

@clown town Like I answered to Wolf6119: Then he should've never green lit it. Right at the rehearsal he visited: "Nope!". And since Salierei manipulates Mozart, who knows if he was telling the truth?

[@matthieudeveau4317]

Some of the most beautiful and masterful music ever composed.

[@JustinSmith-zw9ir]

The countess's vocal line in this ensemble piece is glorious... Such a clear, shimmering melody to feature the soprano voice.

[@melissatranfield4054]

It's simply perfection.

[@alandale581]

Felicity Lott. Incandescent soprano.

[@jauregi2726]

"And Mozart was lucky that the Emperor had yawned just once. Had he farted, Mozart would've been put to death immediately." 🤣

[@davidsalazar2466]

Lol what the heck

[@fooey2440]

LMFAO

[@williamstephens9945]

Don't quite follow the logic, but LMFAO🤣😂

[@leonel.alberto]

Found this comment ridiculously funny *laughs in Mozart* JAJAJAJAJA

[@sebastienzarate9408]

Wtf did I just read. 🤣

[@lenozzedifigarofan15]

le nozze de figaro was the best opera ever written. and still is today. mozart is the only composer tht could fill a 4 hr opera with the most memorable music of all time and by the way the reactions the count and crowed had in this movie are quite different then the way they actually reacted it was an instant hit

[@SR-jx8yu]

This forgiveness scene form the Marriage of Figaro is probably the most beautiful ensemble ever written .... it makes me cry

[@ranayamak787]

Heavenly music. Only your rival is best at depicting your worth. Mozart is a genius. His music is incomparably awsome

[@thegreenbaron6439]

0:43 - 2:17 Gives me chills/goosebumps everytime I see this part of the scene

[@SlyFox616]

I think "contessa perdono" is one of the most beautiful scenes in all of opera. At least of the ones I've seen. Such great commentary from Salieri as well! Yes. Perfect absolution indeed.

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Every time I hear this section, tears roll down uncontrollably. Simply divine.

[@stevtomato]

It did make me cry... Le Nozze di Figaro has everything, laugh, tears, joy, sadness...

[@proteq31]

I absolutely agree, it tears you up evertime you listen to this miraculous piece.

[@acetrainerjosh7800]

The switch in transitions when Salieri mentions what happens after 1 yawn from the emperor is a pretty nice yet simple touch by the directors/editors.

[@PandamoniumShorts]

Director/Editors**

[@bendkidd]

How could you yawn at that scene??? It is one of the most poignant pieces of operatic genius on the planet!!!

[@benjackson91]

That’s the point

[@kingdededelicious]

Give him a break, he’s just tired

[@testshietchannel]

Just because you're born Emperor doesn't make you an expert musician 🤷‍♀️

[@venkatraman9699]

@ Ben: Between you and me, no one can harm the musical knowledge of the Emperor!!

[@rebeccabeall3463]

I just saw this opera and while I loved every bit of it, it will give you fanny fatigue.

[@edwardgradidge9612]

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard

[@ragejoona431]

It's true that Salieri wasn't really like he was in the film. But there's one thing that people tend to overlook. This is not a true story, this is a story told by Salieri after his mind had deteriorated into insanity. It's been proven that Salieri spent his last two years in an insane asylum after attempting suicide and claiming that he killed Mozart. So this movie is told through the perspective of a mad man, and everything that we see is how Salieri's twisted mind thought really might have happened.

[@davidgill3356]

RageJoona i didnt know the insane part was true, thats a fantastic take on the story. Especially for the people who have problems with the historical inaccuracy

[@dianayz4644]

Now it explains everything!!

[@quezcatol]

probably used mozarts name to get some "fame".

[@TemptingNoise]

@@quezcatolthey had pretty much zero connection and was extremely famous in his own right. There were rumours they hated each other but no evidence at all

[@quezcatol]

@@TemptingNoise I was refering to the movie. why would he scream he killed mozart when nobody barely knows him anymore, because he just wanted some of the fame back- and had to use his arch nemesis.

[@RealFudd]

It takes talent to recognize genius and at least Salieri was ahead of the game compared to most people.

[@pacskye]

INCREDIBLE SONG. My favorite song on earth. Bless you Wolfgang, forever.

[@sprygeoffreya17]

My first time viewing this 'forgiveness' scene on U-tube, and seeing all these comments, so I'm not alone! I, like I geuss everyone, react to that one phrase by the contessa, and the supernaturally beautiful and perfectly woven and placed melody by Mozart, in such a way,...I'm an old cowboy from Kansas, and it brings tears to my eyes, and lingers in my thought for awhile after each time I hear it. Like the choral high C in the ninth of Beethoven, just a moment of zenith in western music.

[@klematiszszimonettarose1797]

I like how Salieri describe his operas and music :)

[@nefersguy]

"Simply because he thinks she is someone else"

[@elisabethchen]

Although Bach's my favourite composer....I think this particular little piece of music is the most beautiful I've ever heard.....

[@schnooleheletteletto]

The real genius here is Salieri, for truly appreciating the excellence of Mozart's works

[@ericakarma7923]

Antonio Salieri: The restored third act was bold, brilliant. The fourth... was astounding. Actor playing husband on stage: 🎼 Contessa, perdono 🎶 Antonio Salieri: I saw a woman disguised in her maids clothes... hear her husband speak the first tender words he has offered her in years simply because he thinks she is someone else.

[@DebonairHalo]

Poor Salieri...he wasn't at all like that...

[@satyra8952]

Actually he was, and he even was more popular than mozart. And in Real Life they were friends but still had a rivalary

[@Greendalewitch]

+Iray Mc Saleri was such good friends with Mozart that Salieri even tought his son.

[@jb_1971]

Because this film wasn't meant to be a biography. It loosely uses these characters to make a point.

[@scienceroast9558]

That unstopable word is so powerful

[@ianm1811]

This is the most beautiful scene in the movie. I get the chills and tear up whenever I watch it.

[@notoriousandinfamousdutcha9864]

The Best Composed musical Translation of Forgiveness EVER!!!!

[@MoonJung82]

I always thought the story was that the count actually realized that the "maid" was his wife, then realized what a fool he was being, then began asking for forgiveness (all in a moment, but clearly by the time he's saying "Contessa perdono," he knows he's talking to his wife. It felt like Salieri rushed the explanation for the sake of brevity or to dumb it down a bit. Still, this scene is incredibly touching.

[@irisblossom4229]

MoonJung82 yeah ... Have to wonder whether -- because Mozart wrote this during the beginning of the maid's employment (the maid sent by Salieri) -- it was a fantasy or maybe even supposedly real situation in his life? And the "forgiveness" part was his mind imagining Stanzi forgiving HIM (for fooling around with the maid, whether real or fantasized) ?

[@petecornell2605]

You got it...

[@y.r._]

@@irisblossom4229 Mozart didn't write the libretto. He wrote the music. This has nothing to do with Mozarts personal life

[@GrahamGJohnson]

I'd like to meet the writer of this movie. Beautifully done.

[@joakimberg7897]

Yep

[@Klosse88]

Best musical part of this movie! Outstanding!

[@danilobriz8499]

infinite forgiveness, this is divine beauty in musical form.

[@jadentrez]

"And then ... you know what happened? A miracle! I got dropped and hung from a helicopter! And His Majesty was suddenly transformed into a school principal chasing down some guy named Bueller! Yes, Ferris Bueller! Of course, to this day my neck still hurts from that helicopter hanging."

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

I'm confused here. What??

[@whatthecello42]

Okay fuck you how's that?

[@Wolfganger]

I never knew quality like this was possible!

[@BABAORILEY282]

I could die for this man. Such a human touch...

[@MozartianObsessor]

Oh yes yes yes! indeed, very true! I just found this video about 3 weeks ago and obviously --> love from first sight Their voice and acting are phenomenal, best version I've ever seen indeed! And I love the tears of the countess too, it truly makes all the difference.

[@chungchihsu2000]

The voice of God, the best opera and the best movie.

[@Goreface69]

I love Salieri's faces.

[@fernandomalpartida4846]

This music felt so warm and delightful as if everything around me was peaceful for a moments. Not an easy task to do to a 26 year old man who is angry at state of the world that it is today. Well done Mozart. Well done.

[@Thetruepianoman]

You alright man?

[@MrSeekerOfPeace]

I love that this is 240p and from 17 years ago. And still the first video that came up when I wanted to see this exact scene in its entirety.

[@tsilva2183]

There are no words to fully express how amazing The fourth act is. ♥️💯

[@tobiaszem2059]

My God, Milos Forman, Peter Schaffer and Saul Zaentz, what a brilliant musical-film masterpiece you created here. Sir Neville Marriner said that he would take over the musical direction under one condition, that not one note of Mozart would be changed. The music is the 3rd charakter of the film. This was the best decission af all. To put it in Rolling Stone Magazine's words: Perhaps the best film ever made about music.

[@JRAndrach]

I just saw a performance of Figaro last night, and I couldn't stop thinking of this scene during the final act.

[@pheephanatic]

The original vocalists from the score for the marriage of Figaro was - Antonio (Willard White) - Count Almaviva (Richard Stillwell) - Countess (Felicity Lott) - Figaro (Samuel Raimi) - Susanna (isabel Buchanan)

[@lsmith145]

*Samuel Ramey

[@chadalpha7983]

Salieri isn't an example of mediocrity, no matter how good you are at writing or playing music there's always someone better 0r someone who does something you wish you did he is exactly how every single musician feels all the time

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I'd say he's how every artist feels all the time. In this day and age, especially, it's very easy to find someone on a higher level than you to compare yourself to.

[@franzbachhuber4656]

If this music doesnt give you goosebumps i dont know what does

[@alanwallace5342]

Every scene, FMA's performance is just delicious in this role. Or in Salieri's words, "It is miraculous." Unlike his character, it never gets old.

[@Audiorevue]

What's amazing to me is the majority of commenters on these Amadeus clips tend to talk about Mozart's genius and the beauty of the movie but they often overlook the beauty of the music. I mean sure they will talk about it in passing but there's few real comments I've seen that seem to truly appreciate what Mozart created. I think the beauty of him wasn't necessarily the music but more the legacy of the music. And the idea that we could take what he created and make it more beautiful as time went on

[@arryaxx263]

The truth is not a lot of people really like his music. Most people can rattle off a bunch of Beethoven tunes, maybe a Bach piece or two, Claire De Lune for sure, but he doesn't really have a lot of memorable pieces like that. The Queen of the Night aria for sure, but if that one woman didn't sing it, nobody would know it. Even a lot of performers don't like his music. Everyone is forced to play it for recitals, and a lot of it is annoying, and very light and flighty. Nothing wrong with loving his work, but let's be real--people talk about the movie because that's all they know, and most won't go past that. Honestly, if they didn't hype Magic Flute in this movie beyond anything, would 99% of us have listened to it? A lot of people like the idea of Mozart, not the reality.

[@gabbleratchet1890]

@@arryaxx263 I assume this is a joke. People love Mozart and he is enormously respected by most musicians. Mozart doesn't have a lot of memorable pieces? Holy shit dude. Eine Kleine Nachmusik. The Rondo Alla Turca from the Piano Sonata in A major, K. 331. The Lacrimosa from the Requiem. The Overture from the Marriage of Figaro. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major. The first movement of Symphony No. 40 in G minor. "La ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni. These are some of the most commonly referenced pieces of music in all of Western culture.

[@LeaF-vo2mx]

In addition, the Magic Flute is the least hyped of all operas in this film. We dont get a review of it by Salieri and we only see most characters in passing. The Magic Flute is one of the most well-known operas of all, especially in a German speaking country like the one I'm from.

[@qw-uu7em]

you are wrong, people love Mozart

[@kaydoo7344]

I have always loved Salieri's (F. Murry Abraham) narration throughout this film. F. Murry really nails this scene in particular Peace.

[@eduarditohernandez2895]

0:48 Ah Contant Happiness Act 4 The Marriage of Figaro

[@musicallytalented2]

the opera society at my uni put this on for three nights. it was fantastic. utterly amazing! :-)

[@mickrick84]

real good music = good & inspired melodies/tunes with good harmonies, and good & inspired melodies/tunes with good harmonies = real good music.. like the ones of Mozart, the beatles etc.. only these will be remebered and loved for many many years and stay in the people minds...

[@baileyguan7457]

It's a shame that through all Mozart's life, the only person who truly understand his compassion and music was his arch enemy, and he was also the only person who "stayed" by his side when he died

[@ignorecorporatenews]

+bailey guan It's only a movie ! it's Hollywood! for the REAL story, read a book ! "Mozart" by Marcia Davenport is one of the best

[@ignorecorporatenews]

+bailey guan It's only a movie ! it's Hollywood! for the REAL story, read a book ! "Mozart" by Marcia Davenport is one of the best

[@kevinzhang3313]

+bailey guan This is a great movie, but the main things it states is not true...in reality EVERYONE knew, in reality, Mozart was a genius, he and Salieri were not enemies, Salieri was sure as hell not mediocre, he was great, but was, like THOUSANDS of classical musicians, overshadowed by Mozart. The rest is conpsiracy theory and fiction based on facts.

[@ignorecorporatenews]

yes Dirk R but Wolfie still died broke and couldn't even a decent funeral, he WAS buried in a mass paupers' grave, etc.

[@kevinzhang3313]

ignorecorporatenews ..no he wasnt, it was a commoners grave 1 person

[@litamtondy]

The most famous yawn in cinematic history.

[@mariamartinusz9699]

Extremely frustrated and very happy at the same time.

[@1ls376]

Re watching Amadeus brought me here. Fantastic. 7/20/21

[@druid2131]

The King yawns behind Mozart at 1:11. It’s the same yawn they show at the end of the scene. It’s hard to see here bc the video quality isn’t great, but I remember seeing it over and over on DVD thinking what an odd thing to use the yawn behind Mozart (mistakenly) during the high point of the scene AND at the end.

[@martinwalthert1709]

I love W.A.Mozart!1756-1791🌟🕯

[@williamsackelariou1860]

Has to be the most wonderful scene in the movie Script and Music

[@ArthurCSchaperMR]

The truth is that Mozart's opera was very popular and the first night it had multiple encores. 🎉🎉🎉

[@DuffmaneB]

Salieri was Italian and he basically made the best Italian opera ever right in front of him

[@arminmuller5835]

I love this scene. I watched it more than 100 times in Amadeus movie ❤️

[@M4DDISON]

this has to be one of my favourite operas i love it when sung live though theres no substitute stirs the very soul nuff said

[@RoseJacksonHRJ]

@49bobbyk Agree...this movie really introduced me to Mozart's music and made me fall in love with it

[@xueminchi]

Love how Salieri describes Mozart's music in this movie...

[@kellykitkat40]

In a sense, Salieri is Mozart's biggest fan. Because unlike the audience who are there for the show, Salieri hears, the music, and knows it's worth. Like a love story gone awry, the admirer you attract may be the one who kills you : That envy, that covetous desire to possess what you do not have - in this case, that musical beauty, that talent - Salieri wishes he could experience that talent coursing through his own veins, to be able to say, "Oui, c'est moi."

[@kellykitkat40]

Fan - rhymes with man. She's got - the look? "I want your bod"? .. Or brain? But this, is about sound. Woman, on a pedestal - the stereo? Partialism. Mind. Body. Spirit. How is a song like a woman? Stay in logic space. And wait, for another song rather? High Fidelity... Guys who like rap music, are weird.

[@FormalPeople]

@@kellykitkat40 this is the most insane comment i have ever read. r u ok?

[@webo8173]

@@FormalPeople I doubt it fam...

[@FormalPeople]

@@webo8173 :(

[@TimeWithinTime]

The shot of Salieri in the balcony at 0:55 is one of the most impactful images in cinema.

[@matthewpaluch777]

I thought the same but Imho it's the scene during Don Giovanni. You can see the pain, fear & anguish that he alone heard!

[@mymymaichun]

one of many favorite scenes from this movie! i love how the very man tormented by all of this is the only one truly capable of fully appreciating such great work!

[@klematiszszimonettarose1797]

aww this music is wonderful!! ❤

[@jjturner4424]

Maybe Salieri’s true calling in life should have been as a music critic, because his descriptions of Mozart’s music is beyond sublime...like Ego’s review from Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille.

[@francesco8723]

Maybe the emperor had had a tough day. You know, the supreme ruler of millions of people... Some work to do before the opera night :)

[@Duke0Forever]

Have you seen the movie? He's a bloody moron when it comes to music.

[@francesco8723]

Not his fault. Mozart was far too early.

[@HanKyeolYoon]

Deus Paligorius why should a emperor be a good musician?

[@esejsnake1503]

HanKyeolYoon Because it is expected of him. And in reality the Emperor and his family were very capable musicians...

[@leonardstilwell1894]

Yes, Antonio. The 4th was and *is* astounding.

[@agenttheater5]

Salieri should count himself blessed that he at least could understand music. That's something God gave him, more than he gave the Emperor and more than his father. But no, he wanted more, he wanted to be able to write it and not just hear it. He loved music, he truly did. But he loved the thought of his own immortality and divinity more.

[@richardque4952]

Listening some of his work in youtube or cd.salieri is good.but mozart is even better than sslieri

[@klematiszromanne2728]

This is so tragical that the only person who really understood the genius of Mozart was his enemy... 😞😞 (of course only in the film)

[@buffalo738]

the fourth.. was ASTOUNDING...... beautiful, thank you.....

[@fabiobonetta5454]

Le nozze di Figaro is the most awesomest thing ever made by human

[@thelex001]

The most magical moment in magical film...

[@Elvispersoon]

This music gives me the chills, in a very good way

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

Salieri is often depicted in this movie as creeping about like he was spying on mozarr all the time, in real life he had a wife and daughters, and kept himsrlf very busy throughout his life writing 40 operas amongst other compositios eg piano concerto's etc, i would just love to transport myself to those days and see how it really was! mind ypu living was very hard back then!

[@andrelucas7489]

Esta ópera é perfeita! A obra-prima de Mozart!!

[@vivaldi4s]

Salieri's mouth is agape, so conspicuously that he feels the need to partially cover it with his hand.

[@losilluminados3729]

1:10 You probably can't notice it because of this video's quality, but right at this point, the emperor behind Mozart yawns, which means that he actually yawns *two* times.

[@burtsbees2]

i've always thought "contessa, perdono" is the most beautiful part of le nozze. that and "che soave zeffiretto". this is such a great movie!

[@mikebarberoz1]

Often REvisiting the movie Amadeus, this spectcular description by Salieri, and this is the one that captures it from that scene so descriptively, its a shame it hasnt been remastered in hd or 4-8k

[@danielramotowski5187]

This song shall resonate with me forever ❤

[@klematiszszimonettarose1797]

What a beautiful music :)

[@ienjoyapples]

yeah i get misty eye'd every time. good to meet a fellow mozart lover!

[@dave0mary]

The movie was amazing. But the real amazing part is how they got Seinfeld's Elaine Benis to wear a white wig at 2:15 - 2:17. :)

[@Cybraxas]

Who?

[@GravityGrave]

That is not Julia Louis-Dreyfus, nice try though.

[@dave0mary]

GravityGrave Thankfully, the internet police never sleep.

[@GravityGrave]

*yawn*

[@irisblossom4229]

dave0mary that was hilarious

[@Jaecht88]

Someone down there in the audience was saying:"that piece of shit up there I never liked I never trusted him. For all I know is he got ne set up and got my friend Angel Fernandes killed. But that's history I'm here he's not "

[@TheSingingEater1.0]

I love this movie, but I was actually researching for the "Contessa Perdono" scene because I'm in the chorus for a class at school THanks for putting up!

[@AtlasBlizzard]

Level of pettiness = Salieri