The story follows Antonio Salieri, a devout composer who becomes consumed by jealousy for the musical genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri recounts his relationship with Mozart, his struggles with God, and his plot to gain ultimate victory over Mozart and God. As Salieri's plan unfolds, Mozart's life spirals into financial ruin and poor health, ultimately leading to his untimely death. Salieri concludes his confession by accepting his role as the 'patron saint of mediocrity.'
Mozart in the Jungle follows the lives of talented musicians in a prestigious New York City orchestra. The series explores the triumphs and tribulations of a young oboist as she navigates her way through the competitive world of classical music, alongside a charismatic conductor and a group of passionate musicians. It highlights the ambition, passion, and strong female characters in the music industry.
Little Amadeus is an animated television series which is intended to promote the interest in music and musical instrument playing in young viewers. The series consists of 26 episodes, each of which tell a fictional story of a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Tim, a teenager, fulfills his dream of attending Mozart boarding school but faces challenges with a hostile headmaster and doubts about his singing voice. He stumbles upon a mystical gateway in the school's library that transports him to the fantastical world of Mozart's opera, 'The Magic Flute,' ruled by the Queen of the Night.
Mozart's second collaboration with the mercurial librettist Lorenzo da Ponte is among the very blackest of black comedies. Glyndebourne welcomes back the winning team of director Jonathan Kent and designer Paul Brown, while the music is conducted by Vladimir Jurowski. In the title role, the bass-baritone Gerald Finley, joined by Luca Pisaroni, Kate Royal and the young Russian soprano Anna Samuil.
Count Almaviva lives with his Countess on their estate near Seville. The Count has his eye on his wife’s maid Susanna, who is betrothed to the Count’s servant, Figaro. Much to Figaro’s dismay, the Count plans to seduce Susanna on wedding night. Meanwhile, Cherubino, the Count’s young page, is infatuated with the Countess, but has just been dismissed after being discovered with Barbarina, the gardener Antonio’s daughter.
A man named Raoul tries to find ways to cure his wife Solange's chronic sexual frustration. With the help of a teenage boy named Christian, they embark on a series of unconventional adventures and sexual experiments. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and discover unexpected truths about their desires and relationships.
In the 18th century, Prince Tamino embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Pamina from the evil Queen of the Night. With the help of a bird-catcher named Papageno, they face numerous challenges and undergo a magical journey filled with romance and music.
Semyon Bychkov conducts a cast of young, up-and-coming talent including American soprano Corinne Winters in a new production of Mozart’s opera on the nature of love.
Two young men, sent to a remote mountain village for re-education during the Cultural Revolution, discover a forbidden stash of Western literature and a beautiful seamstress who captivates them both. As they embark on a journey of self-discovery, they face the challenges of love, loss, and the suffocating ignorance of their time.
National Theatre Live: Amadeus is a filmed theater production of the well-known stage play Amadeus, featuring a captivating portrayal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The movie offers a live theatrical experience, showcasing the brilliant music, drama, and comedy of the original production.
The Sound of Identity is a documentary that follows the journey of a transgender opera singer, as she strives to find her true identity and maintain her passion for music.
In this comedy sci-fi movie, an English professor named Woodrow Wilson Smith purchases a new television set called the Twonky. However, he soon discovers that the television set is not an ordinary one, as it takes control of his life and starts to exert its influence over him. The Twonky starts to interfere with Woodrow's relationships, job, and even his freedom. As things escalate, Woodrow must find a way to regain control and overcome the power of the Twonky.
Looks at Mozart's extraordinary short life and revolutionary music through a distinctive mix of costume drama and documentary.
Biochemists give fruit-fly serum to a dying woman, with side effects.
Die Zauberflöte is one of Mozart’s most famous works and one of the most beloved of the entire operatic repertoire. Generations of spectators have been fascinated by the melodies and adventures of Papageno, the Queen of the Night, Tamino, and Pamina, the ordeals faced by the young lovers, and the work’s inexhaustible allegorical depth. The director Romeo Castellucci has deliberately stepped back from the narrative dimension of the opera in order to explore its raw emotion and its philosophical heart. For his part, the conductor Antonello Manacorda brings Mozart’s immortal music to life with the help of an outstanding cast that includes Sabine Devieilhe, one of today’s finest interpreters of the Queen of the Night.
The plot takes place in the Bay of Naples in the 18th century. Deeply convinced of women's infidelity, the cynical Don Alfonso provokes his young friends Ferrando and Guglielmo by impugning the constancy of their fiancées, sisters Dorabella and Fiordiligi.
A woman's life takes a dark turn when she becomes involved in a murder plot. As she navigates through a series of betrayals and conflicts, she must confront her impulsiveness and the consequences of her actions.