Directed By: Mark DuMez
Chemainus Theatre Festival, Chemainus BC
September 16 – October 22, 2011
Peter Shaffer’s incredible play about the downfall and death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told through the eyes of his jealous rival, Salieri. As it says on the Chemainus Theatre’s website, “A delightful tale of fame, passion and vengeance packed with the powerful music of Mozart. A classical music lover’s dream.” Couldn’t have said it better than that!
About the Play
Winner of a Tony Award for Best Play, the Academy Award for Best Film, and triumphant in recent revivals in the West End and on Broadway, this provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius.
“A total iridescent triumph … of complexity of thought, emotion and dramatic power.”-N.Y. Post
“Mozart blazes.”-N.Y. Times
“Inspired.”-Toronto Star
“Brilliant and excellent.”-WABC TV
“A theatrical wonder.” WCBS TV
“Back in town and very welcome…highly theatrical it contains technical skill with a genuine sense of rage.”-London Guardian
From Samuel French
