Analysis and Review of The Play Amadeus

Introduction

The purpose of this essay is to describe the plot, two scenes, and my overall thoughts about the play Amadeus. Amadeus had to do with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Salieri was also a composer who also was jealous of the natural gift of Mozart as a composer. Due to his jealousy, Salieri brings together an awful plan to kill Mozart. Salieri will blame God for giving this incredible opportunity to Mozart and not to him.

Characters in the Play

Antonio Salieri. Joseph II, Ruler of Austria, court musician and later imperial kapellmeister, Salieri is energetic and also has promised to devote his life and skills to God in exchange for fame as a composer. He discovered achievement in the court of the emperor and is part of an Italian group that advises the emperor on cultural problems. But once Mozart comes on the scene and Salieri hears his magnificent job, he feels betrayed by God and allows him to be consumed by his emotions of mediocrity, jealousy, and bitterness. He promises that Mozart will be destroyed as a manner to return to God. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart, a Salzburg classical musician, Austria, and a genius composer, is seeking a place in the court of the emperor. In social and political circumstances, he is extravagant, arrogant, juvenile, foul-mouthed, and impulsive, but produces incredibly notable music. He finally loses assistance in trial and becomes a poor alcoholic and struggles to survive, unable to obtain a steady revenue. But he stays true to his music at all times. Constanze (Stanzi), Weber. Mozart's wife, whom he married against the requests of his father, Weber loves him throughout all humiliation and hardship and promotes him in his job. She is both noble and young, but she's more accountable and useful and even ready to sacrifice for him.

The First Scene

The first scene I would like to explain is called Mozart's Death. Salieri is visible during this scene, changing his hair. His partner Teresa is available and student Katherina Cavalier is singing with the player of the piano. Salieri also defines Katherina's lust. These two females wore old gowns that were puffy in the back and white wigs. A piano, curtains and table, glass of water or wine and food were included in the background. Salieri was amazed and shocked by Mozart and Constanze's admission and actions.

The Second Scene

The background is comparable to part 1 in part 2 of the play. There were the same piano, curtains, and table. In Part 1, the characters were similar as in Part 2 and dressed in the same clothes. One of the scenes from Part 2 is after Mozart discovered that he would be forbidden from the opera only if he rewrote his work. Quickly after that little conflict, Mozart starts speaking to Salieri stating: 'I'm prohibited, but you understand that, of course.' At the time, Salieri is the only other person in the room. His facial expression is worrying, but he was pleased with the news. Salieri claims he'd talk to the Emperor to attend the rehearsal of Mozart. Unfortunately, Salieri never talked to the Emperor about the rehearsal of Mozart.

Conclusion

I enjoyed the play overall. I believe Salieri was very jealous and resentful of Mozart because he knew he will never be as great as Mozart. I wouldn't see this play again if it didn't help me. A portion of the act I discovered very humorous was when Mozart chased Constanze Weber (who ultimately became his spouse) as she acted like a mouse. I didn't like how Count Rosenberg and Salieri worked together to sabotage Mozart and his Figaro Opera. I appreciate some music from Mozart, I find it soothing and relaxing. Overall, I had the pleasure of watching the play and this project.