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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: $27.98
You Save: $12.00 (30%)
Buy New/Used from $19.94
Avg. Customer Rating:  (41 reviews)
Sales Rank: 24161
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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This review is for the Bicentennial Edition 3 CD Boxed Set. January 30, 2000
100 out of 100 found this review helpful
This three disc set is an excellent starting point, not only for the beginning listener of Mozart, but to the beginning listener of classical music in general. That said, the selections are quite in tune with the film itself, which quite uniquely makes this soundtrack valuable both to people who loved the film as well as those who have never seen it. Perhaps 90% of the tracks are the compositions of Mozart, including the Commendatore scene of "Don Giovanni" and the Queen of the Night aria from "The Magic Flute." The remaining tracks consist of music heard during various scenes in the film, including the finale from Salieri's opera "Axur." Enough new material is here to warrant buying this set over one of the other less expensive editions of the "Amadeus" soundtrack. In short, the music contained herein is a virtual greatest hits album of Mozart, virtual only in that it's scope must be limited to only 3 discs. On an incidental note, even the conductor and symphony orchestra performing the selections are recognized as being among the foremost interpreters of Mozart's music; yet another reason to purchase the Bicentennial Edition. It also includes a wonderful album-sized booklet detailing much of the behind the scenes work involved, as well as portions of the story. All very nicely done, especially for an average price of approximately $12 per disc. I have hundreds of Mozart's CDs in my collection, but I most often return to this, the most concise package of his music. Whether you enjoyed the film and its music, or you simply wish to widen out your musical horizons to include Mozart's music, this is the set to buy.
 Austrian critic is an idiot January 5, 2000
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
The "Austrian" critic is an idiot. There are many different types of music. Mozart was probably the greatest musician to have ever lived. However, comparing his music to rock/alternative musicians of today is ridiculous.
Simply divine December 29, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There is no doubt that Mozart was one of if not the greatest musicians in history. This soundtrack touches on some of his greatest works. The only reason I would not buy it is because I already have all of these hits on other CDs. Never has there been an interest in a man who played music so long ago as with this one.Amadeus was a terrific movie. The attraction to Mozart, his music and his life, may be attributed to the fact that he was what everyone would like to be: simply the greatest. His music is simply divine.
Some criticism for the Austrian "critic." November 28, 1999
5 out of 14 found this review helpful
To the Austrian "critic": It's very, VERY depressing when someone from this mans' homecountry does not know that Mozart IS dead, and has been so for over two hundred years. It's even worse when the same person doesn't even know the name. And no, he didn't speak English; he was an AUSTRIAN. And yes, he knew how to write lyrics; much better so than your screaming "musicians" who must have a drummer drive the beat because they can't even KEEP TIME. Mozart was was we call a musical genius, Korn and Manson are, as Mozart said about the Italians, musical idiots. He DID play his own instrument; several, in fact, and it's rather hard to play your own music when you write for upwards up one hundred musicians and more. So, he conducted. Please keep your oppinions to yourself unless you have something intelligent to say. And PLEASE, Amazon, do a better job of screening the reviews!
Genuine, powerful, captivating and divine. November 3, 1999
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Never has Mozart appeared more powerful and naked. Mozart at its best and purest; mozart played with passion and fidelity. A great album.
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