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Truth Rating:
Amadeus
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Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart was a prolific genius who has inspired people for centuries. I think we can count the movie "Amadus" in that tally, because Mozart's story (and the rumors of Salieri killing Mozart), inspired screenwriter Peter Schaffer to craft a brilliant play which inspired Milos Foreman to create a timeless movie that looks and sounds fantastic.
But, what about the real story. Was Mozart a filthy man-child? Did Salieri really say he killed Mozart? And, what about the Requiem.
Dear Listener, all will be revealed as my friend David, a classical music fan, joins me to dive into the world of "Amadeus".
Sources used for this episode include:
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How Mozart Made - And Nearly Lost - A Fortune - Biography Newsletter
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Mozart’s Requiem: The Real Story of Mozart, Salieri, and Amadeus
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An Historian Goes to the Movies ~ Exploring history on the screen
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Amadeus: 5 Things That Were Dramaticized (& 5 That Actually Happened)
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Fact or Fiction: Historical Inaccuracies in the Film 'Amadeus'
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Shattering the Myths of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Newspaper Alum
Essay on Critiquing Amadeus by Peter Shaffer by Peter Schaffer
Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ever called “Wolfi” or “Wolfie” by his wife? - Stack Exchange
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DNA detectives discover more skeletons in Mozart family closet | World news | The Guardian
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