Amadeus

In his old age, Salieri recalls his successful career as Court Composer, his hatred of Mozart, and how he contrived the brilliant young composer’s demise. A musical genius, Mozart died neglected and impoverished while the mediocre Salieri lived in a blaze of fame and praise. Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus is set in 1823 Vienna — and flashes back to 1781-1791. Ivan Davidson directs.