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Episode 119: Too Many Notes | Amadeus, Classical Music, History & Ancient Greek Drama
Episode 119: Too Many Notes | Amadeus, Classical Music, History & Ancient Greek Drama
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70 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2019
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Do you believe in it? A fire which never dies, burning forever? In this week’s episode, we discuss the Oscar-winning 1984 film Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman and adapted from the stage play by Sir Peter Shaffer. The highly fictionalized account of the entwined lives of Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart reframes an ancient conflict, makes myths of its subjects, and sparks a flame of inspiration through music. We’ll explore the historical context of Austria-Hungary in the 18th century, the development of Classical music, the legends surrounding Mozart’s life and career, and how the legacy of Ancient Greek theatre works its way into this modern myth.
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Released:
Sep 15, 2019
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