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| Amadeus: The Complete Original Soundtrack Recording | 
 enlarge | Creators: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay, Kenneth Mcmillan, Kenny Baker
Label: Fantasy
Category: Music
List Price: $39.98
Buy New: $28.69
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (41 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7129
Format: Box Set, Original Recording Reissued, Original Recording Remastered, Soundtrack
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Italian (Original Language)
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 12.7 x 12.4 x 1.3
MPN: 4403
UPC: 025218440325
EAN: 0025218440325
ASIN: B000000XBV
Release Date: July 1, 1991
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Genius! September 4, 2000
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
In this CD you hear Mozart's genius at its most obvious. There is simply nothing more to be said. Thats it in a nutshell.
The Divinity in the Music ! August 17, 2000
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
The score to Amadeus is perhaps the best soundtrack in the world. Not because it's scored by a Hollywood film composer such as John Williams or James Horner. Of course, these two are talented. But everyone agrees that no one can be as perfect in music as was the prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He was a genius, born to create beautiful music for the world. In Amadeus, Forman manages to put the music to the many climatic moments in the life of Mozart. He uses the Don Giovanni Overture (the first notes) to highlight the grief and terror of the death of Leopold, Mozart's father, and the devastation it took on Mozart. The Requiem is meant to emphasize the death of Mozart himself.. the glorious finale to the life of the world's grandest composer. The music is masterfully performed by the Academy of St. Martins in the Fields with conductor Marriner. He is the most virtuosic interpretor of Mozar'ts music, in the same manner that Dorati is for the music of Tchaikovsky. The film Amadeus is a marvelous celebration of Mozart's music. I hope this cd makes you go out and buy other Mozart masterpieces- Divertimenti, Piano concertos ( i recommend 20-23) the Romanza of 20 and Andante of 21 are beautiful, the Violin Sonatas and Concertos, the Flute and Oboe concertos, the 6 Horn Concertos, the Serenades, Symphonies, Operas and the religious music he wrote: Great Mass in C, Coronation Mass and Requiem. Mozart has to be the world's greatest composer. Even Salieri, his bitter and jealous archenemy, declared that Mozart was the world's greatest. It is not hard to see why. Mozart will forever be remembered as a divine composer. In fact, his music is still used today. Scientists and research has proven that Mozart's music can make a person smarter. Mozar'ts perfectly lined musical notes can line up the brain cells. The slower movements, adagios and andantes can bring a sense of calm and inner peace, his livelier music "allegro, con brio and con spirito" can bring a person out of a depression. Mozart's music heals mind, body and soul. This is why he is such a great composer, eventhough many regard his music as frivolous and not as masteful as Beethoven or great symphonists as Vaughn Williams, or Mahler. This cd is worth its price.
Mozart Fans Must Have July 30, 2000
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Of course, not just Mozart fans.. anyone who has an ear for great music. If you've seen the movie, you'll want to run and get the soundtrack. Get this cd. A bit overpriced but worth it. The music is superb. Starting off like in the movie with Symphony 25, a dark but fun piece (in the film, it's played when Salieri is attempting suicide). The excerpts from the operas are terrific. Enjoy the rollicking tunes of Mozart's opera set in Turkey, the dark music to Don Giovanni and the romantic melodies of Nozze di Figaro. The piano concertos are irresistable. The tender Flute and Harp concerto is divine. The Requiem is brilliant. Plus the symphonic music are awesome. Viva Amadeus !
 This CD is very enjoyable! April 14, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
However, I was dissappointed in the tampered with version of Eine Kline Nachtmusik. It was weak and very ineffective. Why mess with perfection. On the whole, though, the arrangements were excellent, particularly the excerpts from Requiem Mass and Sinfonia Concertante K. 364. The soprano soloists have beautiful voices as well. Anyone who loves Mozart as I do will also enjoy the beautiful renderings of this album. Thank you.
Mozart Rules March 13, 2000
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
this cd boxed set is the best Mozart collection you can buy for the money. it includes selections from some of his best, and most famous, works. my personal favorite is Abduction From The Seraglio, very cool opera. check out the samples and see what I mean. Mozart is the best composer who ever lived. some people may disagree, but that is my opinion. if you are just starting out in classical music, I think Mozart is the best introduction. not as dark as Bach or Beethoven can sometimes be. Mozart's music is happy most of the time, it really lifts your spirits.I love listening to him when I feel weird or stressed. I recommend this collection to anyone.
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