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Classical Music

The Time is Now

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5. The real rip-off in Amadeus

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Thu Aug 15, 2013, 09:27 AM

Aug 2013

...not counting the ridiculous depiction of Mozart is that Peter Schaeffer basically lifted the whole thing from Pushkin. The themes are all the same, mediocre composer poisons great one out of jealousy. Frankly, I think that that Mozartean cackle would have provided Schaeffer's Salary a stronger motive for mayhem.

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Antonio Salieri as a "bitter mediocrity" in 'Amadeus' was debunked years ago. [View all] Aristus Apr 2013 OP

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