1 00:00:17,480 --> 00:00:18,919 Kapellmeister! 2 00:00:20,560 --> 00:00:22,840 Kapellmeister! Sir! 3 00:00:23,680 --> 00:00:25,640 - Kapellmeister, please. - Oh, God! 4 00:01:18,160 --> 00:01:19,360 Oh, no. 5 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:22,200 I didn't send for you. 6 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:28,360 Your footman found this on your person. 7 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,160 It was meant to be read posthumously. 8 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:35,239 And as the snow broke your fall, 9 00:01:35,240 --> 00:01:38,239 and you didn't cut your throat deeply enough to bleed to death, 10 00:01:38,240 --> 00:01:40,920 I respected your wishes, and I haven't opened it. 11 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:44,400 Read it. 12 00:01:45,640 --> 00:01:48,879 I am an old woman, Antonio, 13 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:51,440 pulled from my bed and made to walk through the cold. 14 00:01:52,360 --> 00:01:53,600 But I'm here now. 15 00:01:55,440 --> 00:01:57,359 So, why don't you just tell me 16 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:59,080 whatever it was you wanted to tell me. 17 00:02:00,360 --> 00:02:01,560 Face to face. 18 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,160 What is it? 19 00:02:19,600 --> 00:02:21,479 It's a confession. 20 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:53,879 It sounded lovely up there, dear. 21 00:03:53,880 --> 00:03:55,559 Well, thank you. 22 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:57,799 I'm composing something new. 23 00:03:57,800 --> 00:03:59,359 - Oh, a commission? - No, no. 24 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:01,399 A speculative work. Thank you, Bruno. 25 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:03,279 Actually... 26 00:04:03,280 --> 00:04:05,759 ...I'm going to show some to the Emperor today. 27 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:07,999 I thought it might be fun to have him play a little 28 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,239 and then surprise him 29 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:11,919 and tell him he's the first person to perform my new opera. 30 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:13,799 How could he turn it down? 31 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:19,200 Court Composer. 32 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:28,439 Uh, F- F Sharp, Your Majesty. 33 00:04:28,440 --> 00:04:30,440 Yes. 34 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:36,239 See, the problem with that note is it's too difficult to arrive at 35 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:38,959 from the note that precedes it. Who wrote this? 36 00:04:38,960 --> 00:04:42,039 I did, Majesty, it's a... It's a new piece. 37 00:04:42,040 --> 00:04:43,799 Did you not consider that 38 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:46,760 the F Sharp was almost impossible to ascend to from here? 39 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:51,199 It seemed at the time as if it were the correct direction to take. 40 00:04:51,200 --> 00:04:53,359 Yes, well, perhaps a reconsideration is in order. 41 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:55,159 Perhaps, Your Majesty, yes. 42 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:01,839 Right, that's enough for today, I think. 43 00:05:01,840 --> 00:05:04,279 Just take a look at the F Sharp, will you? 44 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:06,599 Of course, your Majesty. I... 45 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:09,360 You know, I have plans, Antonio. 46 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:12,799 Reforms. 47 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:16,199 Economic, cultural, social, religious. 48 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:19,840 Reforms, the likes of which I do not believe have been attempted before. 49 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:23,639 The thing with change, though, is that people aren't very keen on it. 50 00:05:23,640 --> 00:05:26,600 Even if it's in their bestinterests, so... 51 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:30,320 ...I shall need every trick at my disposal. 52 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:35,200 - Do you know what opera is? - Yes. 53 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:38,759 Well, what do you think it is, sir? 54 00:05:38,760 --> 00:05:39,960 Power. 55 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:45,279 Kings and queens, friends and foes, 56 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:46,599 they will all come here. 57 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:48,879 They will see our palaces, they will see our armies, 58 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:50,679 and they will see our operas. 59 00:05:50,680 --> 00:05:52,559 Grander and finer than anything 60 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:55,400 that London, Prague, or St Petersburg has to offer. 61 00:05:56,480 --> 00:05:58,999 I cannot overstate its importance to the Empire. 62 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:02,399 Of course, Your Majesty, and it's an honour to serve the Crown. 63 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:05,159 Good. So, I would like you to put on a remake. 64 00:06:05,160 --> 00:06:06,319 - A remake? - Mm. 65 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:09,959 Your, uh... your opera, Tarare. The French one. 66 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:12,399 I'd like a version for us. 67 00:06:12,400 --> 00:06:15,159 But, uh... not in French, though. Do it in Italian. 68 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:16,399 Yes, uh... 69 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:20,919 I did rather have my sights set on newer compositions. 70 00:06:20,920 --> 00:06:22,239 Well, save them. 71 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:25,960 A return to past successes is what's needed in delicate times. 72 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:28,799 You're a godly man, hmm? 73 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:31,080 You believe that He speaks through your music? 74 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:33,839 I believe He does, sir, yes. 75 00:06:33,840 --> 00:06:36,519 Well, I need you to be my voice too, Salieri. 76 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:38,719 You have room for us both? 77 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:40,319 Of course, sir. 78 00:06:57,920 --> 00:07:01,200 You seem tired today. 79 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,319 I stayed up, reading. 80 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:06,799 Well, consider not doing that anymore. 81 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:09,319 I have a new commission from the Emperor. 82 00:07:09,320 --> 00:07:12,679 It's an old opera of mine, originally in French, 83 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:16,119 to be remounted in Italian and staged here, 84 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:19,679 and I would very much like you to take a role in it. 85 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:23,320 Oh, Court Composer, I would be honoured. 86 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:26,400 - What opera is it? - Tarare. 87 00:07:28,400 --> 00:07:29,760 Tarare? 88 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:34,000 - It was very popular. - I'm not sure I know it. 89 00:07:36,880 --> 00:07:38,999 Well, anyway... 90 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:40,640 We're doing it again. 91 00:07:41,600 --> 00:07:45,160 I thought you were writing something... new. 92 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:48,520 Well... put on hold. 93 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:51,999 Now, you go home and try to get some rest. 94 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:56,279 Well, I will tonight, but Friday is the Baroness' party. 95 00:07:56,280 --> 00:07:58,799 Ugh, I'd forgotten all about that. 96 00:07:58,800 --> 00:08:01,000 Did you hear she has a secret performer? 97 00:08:01,880 --> 00:08:04,119 - Who? - Well, it's a secret, isn't it? 98 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:07,640 But I've heard it might be Mozart. 99 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:13,239 The travelling maestro, 100 00:08:13,240 --> 00:08:15,880 wrote his first aria in the womb, and all of that? 101 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:18,959 Are you not intrigued? 102 00:08:18,960 --> 00:08:20,360 At least to meet him. 103 00:08:21,480 --> 00:08:24,120 I've met my fair share of prodigies in my time. 104 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:27,840 Can't say I remember many of their names now, though. 105 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:32,199 Oh, yes, this could be him. 106 00:08:32,200 --> 00:08:33,839 He's not gonna be ill-mannered, is he? 107 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:35,679 - What do you mean? - He's not gonna be raucous? 108 00:08:35,680 --> 00:08:37,719 Do you think he'll have a lot of things? 109 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:40,399 - Where are we gonna put them all? - He's not putting them in my room. 110 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:43,279 - He's not putting them in your room. - Do you think he'll be handsome? 111 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:45,680 Will you all shush? 112 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:48,799 Oh, hello. 113 00:08:48,800 --> 00:08:51,719 Herr Mozart, welcome. Welcome to our... huh? 114 00:08:56,640 --> 00:08:59,720 Firstly, I apologise... Secondly, good day. 115 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:03,039 {\an8}So, it's two gulden a month for the room, 116 00:09:03,040 --> 00:09:06,359 {\an8}and only the room. One meal a day is included. 117 00:09:06,360 --> 00:09:09,959 {\an8}And I'll do a monthly wash, but any extra's extra. 118 00:09:09,960 --> 00:09:11,879 - Understood. - Why did you throw up? 119 00:09:11,880 --> 00:09:15,039 - Sophie, don't be rude. - It's alright. I don't mind, Sophie. 120 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:17,039 You see, I had quite a bit of wine last night, 121 00:09:17,040 --> 00:09:18,999 and then a little more this morning. 122 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:21,920 I think it was that, combined with the motion of the carriage, really. 123 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:25,119 Some letters have already arrived for you. 124 00:09:25,120 --> 00:09:27,319 Have you opened them? Oh, from my father. 125 00:09:27,320 --> 00:09:29,519 - Let's have a look. - Shh... 126 00:09:29,520 --> 00:09:31,919 "Dear Wolfgang, I'm writing to express my displeasure 127 00:09:31,920 --> 00:09:34,119 "at you finding room and board in a delinquent house 128 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:35,919 "of ill-reputed sluts." 129 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:38,879 I think he's just a bit upset that I've left Salzburg. 130 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:42,079 I did explain to him that you're not delinquents. Or sluts, obviously. 131 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:44,959 The girls' bedrooms are down there. They all have locks on. 132 00:09:44,960 --> 00:09:46,159 You're up this way. 133 00:09:46,160 --> 00:09:47,879 Why did you leave Salzburg? 134 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:50,119 Oh, my employer. I don't like to speak ill of the man, 135 00:09:50,120 --> 00:09:52,399 but I once met a stable boy who'd been kicked in the head 136 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:54,719 by a donkey, and I think he had more cognitive aptitude 137 00:09:54,720 --> 00:09:56,559 than the Archbishop of Salzburg. 138 00:09:56,560 --> 00:09:57,999 What a lovely house. 139 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,639 Have you been here a long time? 140 00:09:59,640 --> 00:10:01,479 We moved here recently. 141 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,079 My husband passed away, 142 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:04,999 and then my beautiful Aloysia 143 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:07,799 got a role at the Imperial Opera, so here we are. 144 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:09,279 That's marvellous news! 145 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:10,879 Not about your husband, obviously. 146 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:13,039 But the Imperial Opera, that's marvellous. 147 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:15,359 I hope to have my, uh, own work performed there one day. 148 00:10:15,360 --> 00:10:16,999 Oh! Do you have a commission? 149 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:20,279 No, just as in I assume it won't take too long, now that I'm here. 150 00:10:20,280 --> 00:10:21,919 - Is this me? - Mm. 151 00:10:51,640 --> 00:10:53,319 Vienna. 152 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:59,359 'Wolfgang, I write to you again, 153 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:01,319 imploring you to see sense. 154 00:11:01,320 --> 00:11:02,999 'Vienna was not discussed. 155 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,039 'It is reckless in the extreme... 156 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:07,199 'Salzburg was the right position for you. 157 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:08,679 'Apologise to the Archbishop... 158 00:11:08,680 --> 00:11:11,359 'It is not your talent which causes me worry but your manner... 159 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:13,999 'The politics of Vienna have destroyed shrewder men than you. 160 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:16,279 'Return to Salzburg. Let me guide your career. 161 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:19,279 'Don't ruin what we have spent so long trying to build.' 162 00:11:19,280 --> 00:11:21,399 Herr Mozart? 163 00:11:21,400 --> 00:11:23,999 - Wolfgang? - Sorry? 164 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:27,079 I was asking about the tours you went on when you were younger. 165 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:29,279 You travelled a lot, didn't you? 166 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:33,519 Yes, no, everywhere, um... England, France, Italy, Vatican. 167 00:11:33,520 --> 00:11:35,079 Exhausting, really. 168 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:37,359 And your mother and father, they accompanied you? 169 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:40,639 Yes. Well, until mother died, of course. 170 00:11:40,640 --> 00:11:42,000 Oh? What happened? 171 00:11:43,440 --> 00:11:44,840 When my mother died? 172 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:49,199 Um, well, we were in Paris, and she was unwell. 173 00:11:49,200 --> 00:11:51,640 We meant to return together, but, uh... 174 00:11:54,640 --> 00:11:56,040 ...I returned alone. 175 00:12:03,600 --> 00:12:05,200 Have you been to the opera house yet? 176 00:12:06,840 --> 00:12:08,559 - Yes, of course. - We went last year 177 00:12:08,560 --> 00:12:10,399 when we were visiting the city. 178 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:11,919 The girls' father wasn't very well, 179 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:14,279 but we still managed to see Armida. Do you remember? - Ah. 180 00:12:14,280 --> 00:12:16,799 - Salieri! - Yes. Salieri. - I thought it was quite wonderful. 181 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:18,439 - Mmm! - Oh, yes. 182 00:12:20,120 --> 00:12:22,319 - Oh, you didn't like it? - Mm... it was fine. 183 00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:24,479 It was fine! 184 00:12:24,480 --> 00:12:26,359 Constanze thinks herself quite the expert, 185 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:29,199 which is funny as she is the least capable vocalist in the family. 186 00:12:29,200 --> 00:12:31,959 Stanze just has a smaller spectrum of ability, that's all. 187 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:33,999 She wanted to be a star soprano when she grew up. 188 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:36,279 I'm four notes short, and my range doesn't reach, so... 189 00:12:38,400 --> 00:12:40,439 These notes... 190 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:43,199 ...right at the top, well, Stanze can't hit them. 191 00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:46,079 God, she used to try and try and fall about in floods of tears. 192 00:12:46,080 --> 00:12:48,559 I wonder if you'd hit that note if I kicked you in the cunt. 193 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:51,399 - Stanze! - What?! She started it! 194 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:53,719 We have a guest! 195 00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:56,119 She started it! 196 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:26,520 - Hang on a minute. Two seconds. - What? 197 00:14:01,720 --> 00:14:03,159 Ooh! 198 00:14:03,160 --> 00:14:05,439 - We're not supposed to be in here. - Treat room! 199 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:07,839 - Don't touch them. - Actually, in my experience, 200 00:14:07,840 --> 00:14:09,799 the things you're not supposed to touch 201 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:12,279 are the very things that you should touch first. 202 00:14:12,280 --> 00:14:15,120 And... taste? 203 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:40,279 Oh, that's nice, just a quick... 204 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:42,439 - Ah! - ...fuck! 205 00:14:42,440 --> 00:14:43,479 Oh! 206 00:14:46,680 --> 00:14:49,239 - Oh, a direct hit! - Shit, I have a performance to give. 207 00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:51,439 Katerina Cavalieri. 208 00:14:51,440 --> 00:14:54,159 My name, by the way, I want you to remember it. 209 00:14:54,160 --> 00:14:55,479 How could I not? 210 00:14:55,480 --> 00:14:56,720 Toodle-loo! 211 00:15:07,360 --> 00:15:09,040 Dear God! 212 00:15:23,640 --> 00:15:27,159 'It was, on the surface, a simple piece, 213 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:28,999 'but the more you listened, 214 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:31,200 the more the layers presented themselves. 215 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:36,439 'The melody and the harmony alternating seamlessly 216 00:15:36,440 --> 00:15:38,440 'between right and left hands. 217 00:15:42,320 --> 00:15:47,319 'Hands which glanced over the Baroness' fortepiano 218 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:50,760 'as if guided by something greater than himself. 219 00:15:52,560 --> 00:15:57,720 'This... repulsive creature played so exquisitely.' 220 00:16:12,880 --> 00:16:14,920 What do you think? Fun, no? 221 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,759 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 222 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:20,279 Antonio Salieri. 223 00:16:20,280 --> 00:16:21,559 Oh, the court composer? 224 00:16:21,560 --> 00:16:24,359 - Yes. - This is incredibly fortuitous. 225 00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:26,439 The whole reason why I came to Vienna 226 00:16:26,440 --> 00:16:28,559 was to write for the Imperial Opera. 227 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:33,639 - Well, there's a process to all of- - Meringue? 228 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:35,559 I wouldn't, they're a bit tart. 229 00:16:35,560 --> 00:16:38,159 You must at least be able to get me one meeting with the Emperor? 230 00:16:38,160 --> 00:16:39,639 He's a very busy man. 231 00:16:39,640 --> 00:16:41,279 What could be more important than this? 232 00:16:41,280 --> 00:16:43,119 Than meeting you? 233 00:16:43,120 --> 00:16:46,319 Well, I believe he's currently drawing up plans 234 00:16:46,320 --> 00:16:49,239 to ensure our nation's claim on the kingdom of Bavaria. 235 00:16:49,240 --> 00:16:51,719 I suppose that might be taking up some of his time. 236 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:54,959 Ple-e-ease? Just one meeting. 237 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:56,760 I'd be forever in your debt, obviously. 238 00:16:58,480 --> 00:17:01,879 Well, there is an opportunity coming up. 239 00:17:01,880 --> 00:17:04,079 It's a duel at the palace against Clementi. 240 00:17:04,080 --> 00:17:06,039 - The Emperor will be judging the winner. - Yes! 241 00:17:06,040 --> 00:17:08,719 But it's in less than a week. There's no time to prepare. 242 00:17:08,720 --> 00:17:10,399 That's loads of time to prepare. 243 00:17:10,400 --> 00:17:12,519 Mozart, to perform badly would do you more harm 244 00:17:12,520 --> 00:17:15,119 than not performing at all. - I don't. 245 00:17:15,120 --> 00:17:17,160 - You don't what? - Perform badly. 246 00:17:19,800 --> 00:17:21,879 Then I shall make arrangements. 247 00:17:21,880 --> 00:17:24,679 Yes! Thank you so much. Thank you, Herr Salieri. 248 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:26,319 - Of course. - A pleasure to meet you. 249 00:17:26,320 --> 00:17:28,680 You've just made an excellent evening even better. 250 00:17:35,080 --> 00:17:36,680 Bruno! 251 00:17:38,080 --> 00:17:39,479 - Yes, sir? - Ah. 252 00:17:39,480 --> 00:17:41,279 Bruno, I'll forgo dinner tonight. 253 00:17:41,280 --> 00:17:43,359 - I mean to compose. - Excellent, sir. 254 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:46,079 Actually, leave me a small cut of beef and some vegetables 255 00:17:46,080 --> 00:17:48,359 on a tray outside the door. - Yes, sir. 256 00:17:48,360 --> 00:17:50,359 Oh, and potatoes are in season, aren't they? 257 00:17:50,360 --> 00:17:52,199 - They are, sir. - I'll have some of those, too. 258 00:17:52,200 --> 00:17:54,079 And a glass of wine. There's a Brunello 259 00:17:54,080 --> 00:17:57,439 that will pair excellently. But it's young, so open it now. 260 00:17:57,440 --> 00:17:59,439 - It will need time to breathe. - Of course, sir. 261 00:17:59,440 --> 00:18:01,479 And no disturbances of any kind. 262 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:04,480 I believe inspiration will not be in short supply. 263 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:06,999 And say good night to my wife. 264 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:08,719 I don't think I'll see her this evening. 265 00:18:08,720 --> 00:18:09,920 Right, sir. 266 00:18:59,800 --> 00:19:01,319 - Wolfgang. - Constanze. 267 00:19:01,320 --> 00:19:03,879 - Is everything all right? - It's three o'clock in the morning. 268 00:19:03,880 --> 00:19:05,719 - Is it?! - Yes, it is. 269 00:19:05,720 --> 00:19:07,320 And most people are asleep. 270 00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:09,440 In the quiet. 271 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:12,200 Ah... 272 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:15,880 Hmm. 273 00:19:18,680 --> 00:19:20,000 Did you just write this? 274 00:19:21,480 --> 00:19:22,800 - Can I? - Please. 275 00:19:31,240 --> 00:19:33,719 - It's quite good. - Thank you. 276 00:19:33,720 --> 00:19:35,159 Quite good? 277 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:42,679 Is it true, what your sisters said about you the other night? 278 00:19:42,680 --> 00:19:44,440 My range? Mm-hmm. 279 00:19:45,840 --> 00:19:48,840 Yes. I used to dream about it, being a singer. 280 00:19:49,880 --> 00:19:51,080 A coloratura soprano. 281 00:19:52,080 --> 00:19:54,040 I wanted to be a star, I suppose. 282 00:19:55,520 --> 00:19:57,720 I agreed with you about Armida, by the way. 283 00:19:59,080 --> 00:20:00,919 All those boring trails. 284 00:20:00,920 --> 00:20:02,840 Only a fool would like something like that. 285 00:20:03,640 --> 00:20:05,759 I hope you're not calling my sister a fool. 286 00:20:05,760 --> 00:20:07,240 Oh, I wouldn't dream of it. 287 00:20:11,760 --> 00:20:15,119 I felt really sorry, hearing about your childhood. 288 00:20:15,120 --> 00:20:17,960 - Having to travel around like that. - I was a very happy child. 289 00:20:18,920 --> 00:20:20,080 Were you? 290 00:20:22,920 --> 00:20:24,160 I don't know. 291 00:20:25,320 --> 00:20:28,039 - Were you? - No. 292 00:20:28,040 --> 00:20:29,919 Well, I... 293 00:20:29,920 --> 00:20:32,840 It wasn't happy or sad. It was... just... 294 00:20:35,880 --> 00:20:37,600 ...um, unremarkable. 295 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:40,200 - Unremarkable? - Mm-hmm. 296 00:20:42,280 --> 00:20:44,239 They're only four notes, Constanze. 297 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:45,600 But I can't reach them. 298 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:53,880 OK, well... I'm gonna go back to bed now. 299 00:20:55,360 --> 00:20:57,000 Yes, I'll stop playing. 300 00:20:58,160 --> 00:20:59,440 No, don't. 301 00:21:55,960 --> 00:21:57,240 What?! 302 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,159 Oh, good evening. 303 00:22:13,160 --> 00:22:15,400 Did you just fall down the stairs? Nope. 304 00:22:16,360 --> 00:22:18,000 Why do you ask? 305 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:20,279 What time's the duel? 306 00:22:20,280 --> 00:22:22,960 - I think it's in about an hour. - Right... 307 00:22:23,960 --> 00:22:25,799 Should you be completely smashed for that? 308 00:22:25,800 --> 00:22:27,559 I'm not completely smashed for that. 309 00:22:27,560 --> 00:22:30,439 I just had a couple of sharpeners with lunch. Honestly... 310 00:22:30,440 --> 00:22:32,359 Fall down one flight of stairs, 311 00:22:32,360 --> 00:22:35,119 suddenly everyone's accusing you of being completely smashed. 312 00:22:35,120 --> 00:22:37,519 - Excuse me! - Tonight's too important for you to mess it up! 313 00:22:37,520 --> 00:22:38,999 - Sit down. - Um... - Sit down! 314 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:41,919 - I'm making you a coffee. - Coffee? Yes, good idea. 315 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:44,439 Coffee with a little splash of cognac if you don't mind. 316 00:22:44,440 --> 00:22:46,319 - Juggle. - This is excellent, truly. 317 00:22:46,320 --> 00:22:49,160 I don't actually know how to juggle. What's excellent? 318 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:52,799 Your adding self-sabotage to your other character flaws. 319 00:22:52,800 --> 00:22:54,399 I don't have character flaws. 320 00:22:54,400 --> 00:22:56,919 You have almost nothing but character flaws. 321 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:59,519 Vienna isn't Paris. It isn't London, it isn't... 322 00:22:59,520 --> 00:23:01,399 - ...Prague. - Anywhere else that it isn't? 323 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:02,799 Wolfgang! 324 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:04,480 I want you to succeed here. 325 00:23:05,520 --> 00:23:07,479 Because if you don't, then you can't pay rent. 326 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:10,559 I will have to sell my things, prostitute my sisters, 327 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:11,920 and I really love my things. 328 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:15,320 Tonight isn't a parlour game. 329 00:23:16,160 --> 00:23:17,840 It's an audition. 330 00:23:18,760 --> 00:23:20,240 You need these people. 331 00:23:26,960 --> 00:23:28,279 - Wolfgang! - Oooooh-hoo-hoo! 332 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:30,759 - Ooh, very fancy, very fancy. - Wow! 333 00:23:30,760 --> 00:23:31,799 Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh. 334 00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:33,759 Have you ever met the Emperor before? 335 00:23:33,760 --> 00:23:36,559 No, Wolfgang, no. I've not met the Emperor before. 336 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:38,279 Most people don't. 337 00:23:38,280 --> 00:23:39,959 I wish I'd worn a different dress. 338 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:41,959 Why? I think you look very comely. 339 00:23:41,960 --> 00:23:43,159 What do you mean by "comely"? 340 00:23:43,160 --> 00:23:44,719 Nothing, I just think you look nice. 341 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:46,199 I thought you'd like me saying that. 342 00:23:46,200 --> 00:23:47,520 You're not helping, Wolfgang. 343 00:23:48,440 --> 00:23:49,879 Herr Mozart! 344 00:23:49,880 --> 00:23:51,839 Hello! 345 00:23:54,240 --> 00:23:56,680 Mozart! Come! 346 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:01,999 - Your Majesty. - Oh! Don't need to worry about that. 347 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:04,479 - Sorry. Yes. - I've heard many stories about your talents, 348 00:24:04,480 --> 00:24:06,680 I can't tell you how keen I am to hear them for myself. 349 00:24:08,040 --> 00:24:09,000 Yes. 350 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,359 And this is? 351 00:24:11,360 --> 00:24:13,239 Your Constanze, Majesty. 352 00:24:13,240 --> 00:24:15,040 I mean Constanze, Your Majesty. 353 00:24:18,480 --> 00:24:20,800 Very good. Well, shall we begin? 354 00:24:50,440 --> 00:24:52,479 Right, then. Clementi. 355 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:53,760 Ooh! 356 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:13,800 Very good! 357 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:20,599 Thank you. Actually, may I have a go at that one first? 358 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:22,279 I quite like that one. 359 00:25:22,280 --> 00:25:24,079 By all means. Do you need the music? 360 00:25:24,080 --> 00:25:25,319 No, thank you. 361 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:40,479 Oh! Very good! Very jolly! 362 00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:42,800 Bravo! 363 00:25:47,320 --> 00:25:48,640 Ah! 364 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:52,520 Oh, yuck. Who wrote this? 365 00:25:53,400 --> 00:25:55,439 - Can I change it? - Feel free. 366 00:25:58,920 --> 00:26:01,720 Oh, bravo! That's a wonderful tune! 367 00:26:03,560 --> 00:26:05,439 Oh, very good, Mozart. 368 00:26:05,440 --> 00:26:07,799 The F sharp is difficult, isn't it? Ha! 369 00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:11,800 Clementi, your response! 370 00:26:26,360 --> 00:26:29,600 Mozart! 371 00:26:48,920 --> 00:26:50,079 Clementi! 372 00:26:57,120 --> 00:26:58,400 Ha! 373 00:27:02,240 --> 00:27:03,920 Come on, Clementi. 374 00:27:13,960 --> 00:27:15,920 Ah! Bravo! 375 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:19,079 A duel like no other. 376 00:27:19,080 --> 00:27:21,080 I've never seen anything like it. 377 00:27:21,920 --> 00:27:23,999 Bravo, indeed. Well done, young man. 378 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:26,079 Thank you. 379 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:28,519 Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for Mr Mozart! 380 00:27:29,880 --> 00:27:31,279 What an extraordinary young man. 381 00:27:31,280 --> 00:27:33,320 Extraordinary. 382 00:27:34,840 --> 00:27:37,119 Absolutely shitting outrageous. 383 00:27:37,120 --> 00:27:39,239 Mozart! Mozart! 384 00:27:39,240 --> 00:27:41,559 - Mozart! - Oh, well, that was memorable. 385 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:43,359 I've never been fucked in a palace before. 386 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:44,919 - Excuse me? - A tie, after that?! 387 00:27:44,920 --> 00:27:47,599 Would it help if I'd played upside down? I can do that, you know. 388 00:27:47,600 --> 00:27:49,599 God willing, I won't die without witnessing it. 389 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:52,479 You owe me 50 ducats. That prize should've been mine in its entirety. 390 00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:56,039 Wolfgang! He doesn't mean it, sir. He just gets passionate. 391 00:27:56,040 --> 00:27:59,199 The prize wasn't the money, Mozart. It was the Emperor's favour. 392 00:27:59,200 --> 00:28:01,319 And believe you me, you didn't share in that. 393 00:28:01,320 --> 00:28:03,280 He wants to commission an opera from you. 394 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:06,159 - What? - Oh, my God. 395 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:08,399 There were some in the court who thought you might be 396 00:28:08,400 --> 00:28:10,439 a little too green, but I... I convinced them 397 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:11,920 you should be given a go. 398 00:28:12,760 --> 00:28:14,279 I don't know what to say. 399 00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:16,719 Well, let us all revel in your temporary silence. 400 00:28:16,720 --> 00:28:18,799 Be here Monday afternoon, 401 00:28:18,800 --> 00:28:21,359 1pm sharp. We'll discuss plans. 402 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:24,079 - Thank you so much, Court Composer. - Oh, of course, of course. 403 00:28:24,080 --> 00:28:26,399 Thank you. Oh, Wolfgang, a commission! 404 00:28:29,440 --> 00:28:30,879 Of course. 405 00:28:32,520 --> 00:28:34,479 Shhhhhh! 406 00:28:34,480 --> 00:28:35,880 Shh! 407 00:28:49,880 --> 00:28:52,000 - To the Emperor! - To the Emperor. 408 00:28:53,960 --> 00:28:55,960 To you. To us... 409 00:29:00,880 --> 00:29:02,440 Is this what you do? 410 00:29:03,440 --> 00:29:04,440 What? 411 00:29:05,720 --> 00:29:07,719 Kiss any girl who's nice to you? 412 00:29:07,720 --> 00:29:09,880 Would you prefer for me to not kiss you? 413 00:29:11,040 --> 00:29:13,200 I think it would be improper. 414 00:29:14,240 --> 00:29:16,799 Mmm... That's not what I asked, though. 415 00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:18,720 Oh, I know that's not what you asked, though. 416 00:29:20,280 --> 00:29:21,999 If you don't tell me not to kiss you, 417 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,559 then I'm going to kiss you. 418 00:29:23,560 --> 00:29:25,759 I'm not gonna tell you not to kiss me. 419 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:28,319 Oh, my goodness, I cannot listen to any more! 420 00:29:28,320 --> 00:29:30,119 Mother! 421 00:29:30,120 --> 00:29:32,799 - Constanze. - Hello. - Wolfgang. 422 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:34,879 Have you been listening the whole time? 423 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:36,039 One rule I have, Wolfgang: 424 00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:37,959 I will not allow wickedness under this roof. 425 00:29:37,960 --> 00:29:40,879 I will not have my girls' reputations damaged. 426 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:43,519 If you break this rule, I will throw you out of this house myself 427 00:29:43,520 --> 00:29:45,399 and chop up your instruments for firewood. 428 00:29:45,400 --> 00:29:48,200 - Do you understand? - Yes, Frau Weber. Yes. 429 00:29:49,600 --> 00:29:51,679 So... it is late 430 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:54,079 and it would do us all well to go to our separate rooms. 431 00:29:54,080 --> 00:29:55,880 - Yes, Mother. - Absolutely, yes. 432 00:29:59,200 --> 00:30:00,600 Good night, Wolfgang. 433 00:30:06,120 --> 00:30:08,119 Another letter for you. 434 00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:09,639 From your father. 435 00:30:09,640 --> 00:30:12,920 You know, you really should write back to him. Or I will. 436 00:30:27,160 --> 00:30:29,719 You should have seen the look on Clementi's face, 437 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:31,319 - it was like he'd seen a ghost! - Yes! 438 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:33,559 - Sweat pouring off him. - Ah, here he is! The very boy. 439 00:30:33,560 --> 00:30:35,199 Good afternoon, Your Majesty. 440 00:30:35,200 --> 00:30:36,480 Ah, Mozart! Do come in. 441 00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:40,839 So, Herr Mozart, congratulations on your commission. 442 00:30:40,840 --> 00:30:43,559 We're all very intrigued to see what you can do. 443 00:30:43,560 --> 00:30:46,759 Now, I'd like to start by talking about possible themes... 444 00:30:46,760 --> 00:30:48,879 Oh, I already have an idea. 445 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:50,559 Oh, really? 446 00:30:50,560 --> 00:30:52,399 Yes. Very excited about it, actually. 447 00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:55,039 But first of all, just to say, this will be an opera in German. 448 00:30:55,040 --> 00:30:56,200 German?! 449 00:30:57,120 --> 00:30:59,279 - Yes. - Not Italian? 450 00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:00,599 I just thought it would be nice 451 00:31:00,600 --> 00:31:03,479 if the audience could understand what was being sung for once. 452 00:31:03,480 --> 00:31:06,319 I haven't always found that to improve the experience, but alright. 453 00:31:08,040 --> 00:31:09,599 - What's your idea? - Ah, yes. 454 00:31:09,600 --> 00:31:11,559 I've written the first act already. 455 00:31:11,560 --> 00:31:13,839 But in terms of the story, uh, well, here's the thing. 456 00:31:13,840 --> 00:31:15,679 It's quite daring, 457 00:31:15,680 --> 00:31:18,239 both in its composition and in its setting. 458 00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:20,679 - Setting? - Yes, it takes place in a harem. 459 00:31:20,680 --> 00:31:22,360 A fucking what?! 460 00:31:23,480 --> 00:31:25,959 Oh, pardon, Your Majesty. Scuse. 461 00:31:25,960 --> 00:31:27,639 It's set where?! 462 00:31:27,640 --> 00:31:30,119 A harem, a whorehouse, a seraglio. 463 00:31:30,120 --> 00:31:32,799 - And you consider this appropriate? - Yes. 464 00:31:32,800 --> 00:31:35,239 I mean, it's funny, it's different. 465 00:31:35,240 --> 00:31:38,079 I can assure you, there won't be any inappropriateness, 466 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:39,759 and, uh... 467 00:31:39,760 --> 00:31:42,639 ...of course, it will contain many fine... 468 00:31:42,640 --> 00:31:44,839 ...German virtues. 469 00:31:44,840 --> 00:31:48,719 And what are those, exactly? Being Italian, I'm not sure. 470 00:31:48,720 --> 00:31:50,279 Yes, come on, Mozart. 471 00:31:50,280 --> 00:31:53,039 Name us a proper German virtue. 472 00:31:53,040 --> 00:31:54,080 Uh... 473 00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:59,319 Well, love, sire, I suppose. 474 00:31:59,320 --> 00:32:02,359 What? This feels like a risk. 475 00:32:02,360 --> 00:32:03,680 I'll say. 476 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,319 Well... 477 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:10,039 ...we already have Antonio redoing his Tarare. 478 00:32:10,040 --> 00:32:12,119 I think we can probably afford to be a bit... 479 00:32:12,120 --> 00:32:13,919 ...exciting with this one. 480 00:32:13,920 --> 00:32:16,279 Give it a... a short run. Low costs. 481 00:32:16,280 --> 00:32:18,359 There doesn't seem to be too much risk there. 482 00:32:18,360 --> 00:32:20,199 Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you! 483 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:22,599 - Thank "you", Mozart. - Oh, thank you so much. 484 00:32:22,600 --> 00:32:24,800 Thank you! 485 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:27,760 Thank you! 486 00:32:31,840 --> 00:32:34,960 Dear Lord, please speak through me. 487 00:32:37,160 --> 00:32:39,880 Please use me as you have used me before. 488 00:32:43,320 --> 00:32:44,800 Let me be your vessel. 489 00:32:46,280 --> 00:32:48,000 Let me be your voice. 490 00:32:50,840 --> 00:32:52,040 Speak. 491 00:32:54,640 --> 00:32:55,840 Speak. 492 00:33:21,520 --> 00:33:23,359 Well, one part excels at least. 493 00:33:24,440 --> 00:33:26,999 Bravo! Bravo! 494 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:29,319 That'll do for today. Thank you. 495 00:33:29,320 --> 00:33:31,520 - Thank you, Court Composer. - Thank you. 496 00:33:32,720 --> 00:33:35,679 Bravo, Court Composer. Sounding magnificent. 497 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:38,480 Don't. Don't pretend it's something it's not. 498 00:33:39,320 --> 00:33:41,279 I know you know. 499 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:43,679 Of anyone in this city, you know. 500 00:33:43,680 --> 00:33:45,519 I mean, it doesn't disgrace you, at least. 501 00:33:45,520 --> 00:33:47,359 I have done better work than this. 502 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:49,120 Armida, now there was an opera. 503 00:33:50,200 --> 00:33:52,879 There was an opera. Yes, indeed. 504 00:33:52,880 --> 00:33:55,879 I'm trying to compose something new, but it's not coming to me. 505 00:33:55,880 --> 00:33:58,479 I've had dry spells before. 506 00:33:58,480 --> 00:34:01,640 The voice leaves me for periods, but it always comes back. 507 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:06,600 But you can't help... fear... 508 00:34:07,840 --> 00:34:09,040 ...what if. 509 00:34:11,160 --> 00:34:12,320 What if? 510 00:34:14,840 --> 00:34:17,200 What if. What if it doesn't come back? 511 00:34:18,880 --> 00:34:20,120 Wait there a moment. 512 00:34:25,240 --> 00:34:27,439 - Oh, no. - Here we are. - Oh, no. 513 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:29,160 As a thank-you. Bit strong. 514 00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:40,759 It used to be that I could find His voice 515 00:34:40,760 --> 00:34:42,640 as easily as I found my own. 516 00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:44,480 His? 517 00:34:46,080 --> 00:34:47,320 God's. 518 00:34:48,360 --> 00:34:50,519 Oh, yes. Him. 519 00:34:50,520 --> 00:34:52,520 You don't believe what we do is divine? 520 00:34:54,200 --> 00:34:56,519 This... this is a gift. 521 00:34:56,520 --> 00:34:58,000 It's given to us, no? 522 00:34:59,240 --> 00:35:01,839 Music is the closest man gets to conversing with God. 523 00:35:01,840 --> 00:35:03,479 And if this is a conversation with God, 524 00:35:03,480 --> 00:35:05,560 are not composers the ones speaking in His voice? 525 00:35:09,920 --> 00:35:11,439 Let's have a look. 526 00:35:11,440 --> 00:35:12,640 Mm... 527 00:35:14,520 --> 00:35:16,399 I mean... 528 00:35:16,400 --> 00:35:18,480 ...a few lines and dots... 529 00:35:19,520 --> 00:35:21,359 It's just instructions, isn't it? 530 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:23,599 Mathematical instructions. 531 00:35:23,600 --> 00:35:26,559 I mean, are these methods to capture the voices of angels 532 00:35:26,560 --> 00:35:28,200 or merely a command to an oboe player? 533 00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:34,440 I believe it's more than that. I believe it must be a holy gift. 534 00:35:35,320 --> 00:35:38,040 Holy gift? I mean, say it is God... 535 00:35:39,320 --> 00:35:41,279 ...who gives us this... 536 00:35:41,280 --> 00:35:43,559 ...fucking hell, I wish he'd leave me alone sometimes. 537 00:35:43,560 --> 00:35:45,479 It's constant, the bombardment. 538 00:35:45,480 --> 00:35:47,240 The arrangements, the variations. 539 00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:50,600 What's he trying to say with it all? 540 00:36:00,240 --> 00:36:01,680 It'll be full in a week. 541 00:36:03,640 --> 00:36:05,040 The watchers... 542 00:36:06,240 --> 00:36:07,640 ...come to accept our offerings. 543 00:36:15,800 --> 00:36:17,600 I keep having this dream. 544 00:36:20,400 --> 00:36:23,959 I'm, um, walking through my house, and I hear a noise, 545 00:36:23,960 --> 00:36:27,040 and I look out, and I see that there's an audience watching me. 546 00:36:28,440 --> 00:36:29,960 And they watch as I... 547 00:36:31,160 --> 00:36:34,279 ...sleep and eat and drink and... 548 00:36:34,280 --> 00:36:37,760 ...perform all the human acts a man might perform. 549 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:42,000 And they applaud at the end. At the end, they applaud. 550 00:36:45,080 --> 00:36:46,560 But they never stand. 551 00:36:48,960 --> 00:36:50,360 And it kills me. 552 00:36:52,440 --> 00:36:54,080 They like it well enough. 553 00:36:55,680 --> 00:36:57,240 My little performance. 554 00:36:59,480 --> 00:37:01,319 I know that when they leave the theatre 555 00:37:01,320 --> 00:37:03,639 and they return to their homes, 556 00:37:03,640 --> 00:37:05,319 the memory of me will fade. 557 00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:10,840 I used to write all night long. 558 00:37:13,560 --> 00:37:16,599 Pages upon pages of music, just flowing. 559 00:37:19,880 --> 00:37:21,680 Not anymore. 560 00:37:26,520 --> 00:37:28,400 Oof, my goodness. 561 00:37:29,720 --> 00:37:30,800 Sorry. 562 00:37:32,320 --> 00:37:34,840 Sounds like you're a little bit blocked, Herr Salieri. 563 00:37:35,680 --> 00:37:38,639 Maybe you need to try to flush the pipes out somehow. 564 00:37:38,640 --> 00:37:40,079 How do you mean? 565 00:37:43,720 --> 00:37:46,599 I noticed you paying Frau Cavalieri 566 00:37:46,600 --> 00:37:48,560 a bit of extra attention just now. 567 00:37:51,320 --> 00:37:52,360 So? 568 00:37:53,400 --> 00:37:56,920 Maybe you need to try a different kind of night music, Court Composer. 569 00:37:58,280 --> 00:37:59,520 See if that helps. 570 00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:20,520 Night music. 571 00:39:18,480 --> 00:39:20,119 - Hello. - Hello. 572 00:39:20,120 --> 00:39:22,239 Just checking you were alright. 573 00:39:22,240 --> 00:39:24,399 Not drinking yourself into a stupor or anything. 574 00:39:24,400 --> 00:39:26,280 No, I am alright, thank you. 575 00:39:28,480 --> 00:39:29,960 Oh, yes, another one. 576 00:39:35,200 --> 00:39:36,400 Your father? 577 00:39:37,480 --> 00:39:39,119 Will he be there tonight? 578 00:39:39,120 --> 00:39:40,280 No. 579 00:39:42,840 --> 00:39:44,240 Well, fuck him, then. 580 00:39:47,120 --> 00:39:48,440 Bye. 581 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:24,480 Bravo! Bravo! 582 00:41:28,040 --> 00:41:29,639 Do sit down. Sit down, sit down. 583 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:31,199 Bravo, bravo! Well done. 584 00:41:31,200 --> 00:41:33,039 Excellent performance. 585 00:41:33,040 --> 00:41:35,559 Ah, my dear, you were radiant. 586 00:41:35,560 --> 00:41:37,240 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Bravo! 587 00:41:38,040 --> 00:41:39,240 Bravo! 588 00:41:41,920 --> 00:41:43,399 That was... 589 00:41:43,400 --> 00:41:44,959 Well, that was... 590 00:41:44,960 --> 00:41:46,559 It was very interesting. 591 00:41:46,560 --> 00:41:48,119 And new, it felt very new. 592 00:41:48,120 --> 00:41:49,799 Thank you, Majesty. 593 00:41:49,800 --> 00:41:52,719 Although, of course, perhaps not without its faults, 594 00:41:52,720 --> 00:41:55,119 though, uh... I'm sure that's only to be expected. 595 00:41:55,120 --> 00:41:57,199 Faults, Your Majesty? 596 00:41:57,200 --> 00:41:59,560 Well, yes, um... 597 00:42:00,400 --> 00:42:02,360 Yes, it just felt at times that there were... 598 00:42:03,200 --> 00:42:06,160 Well, perhaps there were just... 599 00:42:10,120 --> 00:42:11,999 ...uh, too many notes. 600 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,759 Too many notes? 601 00:42:13,760 --> 00:42:15,319 Yes, too many notes. 602 00:42:15,320 --> 00:42:17,999 There are only so many notes that an audience can listen to 603 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:20,119 of an evening, before one cannot take any more. 604 00:42:21,720 --> 00:42:24,799 It did feel at times as though one was being slightly bombarded. 605 00:42:24,800 --> 00:42:27,160 - With notes. - With notes, yes. 606 00:42:28,720 --> 00:42:30,320 You agree, Court Composer? 607 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:37,519 Uh... Yes, Your Majesty. 608 00:42:37,520 --> 00:42:39,119 You're not wrong. 609 00:42:39,120 --> 00:42:42,079 A piece can become too busy. 610 00:42:42,080 --> 00:42:44,480 It's a mistake a young composer can easily make. 611 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:49,359 Well, it was a very fine opera all the same. 612 00:42:49,360 --> 00:42:51,599 Just perhaps remove some of the notes, 613 00:42:51,600 --> 00:42:53,280 and it'll be perfect. 614 00:42:54,200 --> 00:42:55,479 Yes. 615 00:42:55,480 --> 00:42:58,200 Which notes, uh, did you have in mind, Emperor? 616 00:43:02,760 --> 00:43:05,519 One more round of applause for our young composer and his... 617 00:43:05,520 --> 00:43:07,440 ...his fine performers. 618 00:43:18,800 --> 00:43:20,919 Herr Salieri! 619 00:43:20,920 --> 00:43:22,759 - How could you do that? - What? 620 00:43:22,760 --> 00:43:24,919 Why didn't you stand up for the music? 621 00:43:24,920 --> 00:43:27,519 It's politics, Mozart. You can't disagree with the Emperor. 622 00:43:27,520 --> 00:43:29,319 I didn't ask why you didn't stand up for me. 623 00:43:29,320 --> 00:43:31,239 I asked why you didn't stand up for the music. 624 00:43:31,240 --> 00:43:32,959 It was perfect. 625 00:43:32,960 --> 00:43:34,599 How could you stand there as a composer 626 00:43:34,600 --> 00:43:35,920 and just agree with him? 627 00:43:36,880 --> 00:43:38,519 He liked the piece. 628 00:43:38,520 --> 00:43:41,239 I'm sure there'll be another. Take the victory. 629 00:43:41,240 --> 00:43:42,799 You know, just because you're stuck 630 00:43:42,800 --> 00:43:45,160 rehashing boring old operas, doesn't mean I have to be. 631 00:43:46,840 --> 00:43:49,480 Maybe God doesn't speak to you because you fucking bore him! 632 00:44:20,520 --> 00:44:22,399 "Too many notes!" 633 00:44:22,400 --> 00:44:24,919 Ridiculous criticism. The Emperor couldn't hear it. 634 00:44:24,920 --> 00:44:28,080 Most people couldn't hear it. But I could. 635 00:44:30,120 --> 00:44:32,240 I could hear even then what he was. 636 00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:35,520 And what he would become. 637 00:44:37,960 --> 00:44:40,639 It wasn't then, though, it was later, 638 00:44:40,640 --> 00:44:42,599 a month or so later, 639 00:44:42,600 --> 00:44:45,079 at a performance in the palace gardens. 640 00:44:45,080 --> 00:44:46,959 Excuse me. Sorry. 641 00:44:46,960 --> 00:44:48,279 Sorry, I'm late. 642 00:44:48,280 --> 00:44:49,959 - Excuse me. - Thank you, sir. 643 00:44:49,960 --> 00:44:52,279 Excuse me. Sorry. 644 00:44:52,280 --> 00:44:54,959 'He managed to get in one final insult, 645 00:44:54,960 --> 00:44:58,240 delivered as only he could. 646 00:45:09,880 --> 00:45:11,439 Ladies and gentlemen, 647 00:45:11,440 --> 00:45:13,560 we would like to begin with a new composition. 648 00:45:14,440 --> 00:45:15,879 It's a modest piece, 649 00:45:15,880 --> 00:45:18,279 but I wrote it in the small hours of the night, 650 00:45:18,280 --> 00:45:20,720 as if a voice was speaking to me... 651 00:45:22,000 --> 00:45:23,400 ...and only to me. 652 00:45:24,240 --> 00:45:25,879 If you look under your chairs, 653 00:45:25,880 --> 00:45:27,880 the details are on the back of your programmes. 654 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:42,559 'Perhaps it was in that moment I knew 655 00:45:42,560 --> 00:45:44,759 what I was going to do. 656 00:45:44,760 --> 00:45:47,359 The moment you knew you were going to do what? 657 00:45:47,360 --> 00:45:51,160 I was gonna kill Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 658 00:45:55,640 --> 00:45:56,760 Yes.