`Amadeus' and Mozart.

AMADEUS (Theatrical production); MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791; SHAFFER, Peter, 1926-2016; OPERA; EIGHTEENTH century; SALIERI, Antonio, 1750-1825; COMPOSERS; BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van, 1770-1827

Looks at how Mozart's classical image is preferred over Beethoven's more extroverted expression in compositions. The popularization of Mozart through stage and screen productions; Success of Peter Shaffer's drama `Amadeus' in the 1980s; Focus of the play on imperial court composer Antonio Salieri who is said to be envious of Mozart's talent; Discussion of the two composers' reputations and relationships with others in the play; Idea that in Mozart's time composers were rated on craftsmanship rather than artistic genius; Ideas about 18th-century opera that Shaffer presents in 'Amadeus'.