The Genius of Mozart (Part 5 of 18)

Even back in those times, child stars became scandalous when they grew up! hehe
Some things never change I guess.

I feel this to be a much more accurate portrayal of Mozart. Amadeus is a great movie, but very fictitious and based mainly on legend. People always forget that Mozart was a man of the 18th century. Their view of childish is much more harshly judged than ours. Mozart was a genius, and was extremely serious about his music. He attained freedom late in life and as most would do made up for lost youth. But he is easily one of the most sophisticated people to ever live.

gurglefrog01- with respect, it is common knowledge that Amadeus is half-fictional.
What I meant by "childish" was more like "childlike" and "pure". Albert Einstein said "Mozart's music is so pure that it must have existed since the universe was born". By the way, so many people don't know- Mozart was completely capable of writing pieces that are as powerful as the most powerful of Beethoven. K466, K550, K551, K491, K457 and tones of other examples show that.

i completely understand what you mean by childlike and pure, and Mozart was very capable of writing just as powerfully as Beethoven. I am thoroughly convinced that Beethoven's path would have been much much different if Mozart hadn't died so young. Mozart was on the verge of using that raw emotion and stretching form in such ways already. Beethoven of course turned Sonata Allegro Form and the Symphony on their heads, However I love them both dearly.

And I would never want to take anything away from Tom Hulce, his portrayal of Mozart in Amadeus is brilliant. And I love the movie, and do wish he could have played him here, though now he is too old. LOL

Tom Hulce is better

Agreed the guy who plays Mozart is OK but doesn't really fit the part as well as he should.

yea..he's actin like shakespeare

I think whoever plays Leopold does a wonderfull job!

I know. Leopold is extraordinary.