The narrative of Vienna, the background of Prague

Nyasia 2022-04-19 09:01:11

There has never been a movie, I watched the end credits from beginning to end in detail, and the piano piece in D minor fascinated me. I want to make sure who played the beautiful music and where it was recorded; of course, I want to make sure that the streets and alleys that I am familiar with are actually Prague.

The answer is self-evident. The winter I went to Prague also had a snow that was thick enough to cover my knees, a sunny afternoon, and a cloud of inescapable haze. Walking in the narrow and well-preserved 18th-century streets is like walking in the imaginary space constructed by those old books, but you can't find the end.

Vienna is the witness of Mozart's career, and Prague is the nobleman to which Mozart won praise. In October 1787, Mozart dedicated "Don Juan", which describes the extravagant life of the upper class aristocracy, to the Dier Theater (now the Prague National Theater). The mottled brick and earth traces on the outer wall of this theater make you have to recall those applause and encouragement more than 200 years ago. The interior of the theater may have been refurbished, or even more spacious than it was when the movie was filmed, but the look remains the same. The narrow stage is far from the grandeur and grandeur of the Vienna State Opera. However, this is a stage that carries hope, a stage that carries dignity, and a sacred stage that has experienced the baptism of years.

All of the film's story takes place in Vienna, but all of the setting is in Prague. The splendid palace was stepped on in the old house of an earl; the scene where Mozart's coffin was seen at the end of the film was shot outside the famous Prague castle. Anyone who has been to Prague can hardly forget those old buildings, alleys, and no matter how bad the weather is, the city will never fade due to gloom.

After watching Mozart, I want to go to Prague again.

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Amadeus quotes

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Why must I submit samples of my work to some stupid committee just to teach a thirteen-year-old girl?

    Count Von Strack: Because His Majesty wishes it.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Is the emperor angry with me?

    Count Von Strack: Quite the contrary.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Then why doesn't he simply appoint me to the post?

    Count Von Strack: Mozart, you are not the *only* composer in Vienna.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: No, but I'm the best!

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: [of his great opera "Figaro"] Nine performances! Nine, that's all it's had! And withdrawn!

    Antonio Salieri: I know, I know, it's outrageous. Still, if the public doesn't like one's work, one has to accept the fact gracefully.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: But what is it that they don't like?

    Antonio Salieri: I can speak for the Emperor. You make too many demands on the royal ear. The poor man can't concentrate for more than an hour... you gave him four.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: What did you think of it yourself? Did you like it at all?

    Antonio Salieri: I thought it was marvelous.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Of course! It's the best opera yet written, I know it... why didn't they come?

    Antonio Salieri: I think you overestimate our dear Viennese, my friend. You know you didn't even give them a good *bang* at the end of songs, to let them know when to clap?

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: I know, I know... maybe you should give me some lessons in that.