Movie: Amadeus (1984) Genius isn’t loud, it’s relentless. “Amadeus” turns Mozart’s final composition into pure cinematic electricity, capturing the torment, brilliance, and obsession that defined a masterpiece born at the edge of life itself. Mozart’s Requiem in D minor was indeed left unfinished at the time of his death. In the film, Salieri helps him write it, but historically it was completed by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr, based on Mozart’s sketches, a detail the movie intentionally dra

1984’s Amadeus is an age-old story of rivalry and drama between Vienna court composer Antonio Salieri and the charming young Mozart. Come experience this award-winning film on the big screen while the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Mozart’s most celebrated works live! Get tickets → cso.org/amadeus | Chicago Symphony Orchestra

7.6K views · 663 reactions | NOW ON SALE! Winner of 8 Academy Awards®, Amadeus is a screen triumph, a sumptuous period epic, a soaring celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Experience Amadeus with live musical accompaniment by The Cleveland Orchestra! | The Cleveland Orchestra | Facebook