Amadeus | Historical Context
Mozart
In the twentieth century, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's reputation grew considerably. His works, which include a variety of forms from chamber music to symphonies and operas, have been heralded for their classical grace, technical perfection, and melodic beauty.
Shaffer's play, Amadeus, records several details of Mozart's life. Mozart was a child prodigy who started composing before he was five. A year later, his father began taking him and his talented sister to play for the anstocracy in Europe. In 1781, he relocated to Vienna and married Constanze Weber...
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