Mozart
The 1982 French television miniseries "Mozart" traces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from his childhood as a musical prodigy to his final years as one of history's greatest composers. It follows his European concert tours, his pursuit of artistic independence, his marriage to Constanze, and the personal and financial struggles that accompanied his remarkable career. The series emphasizes historical authenticity, recreating eighteenth-century settings and depicting the people and events that shaped Mozart's life and music. Blending biographical storytelling with performances of his compositions, it offers a thoughtful portrait of the man behind the enduring musical legacy.
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Ep 1Leopold
Leopold Mozart takes his two sons on a musical tour throughout Europe, performing for various royal courts. The young Wolfgang causes a sensation everywhere they go.
Ep 2The Break
Leopold takes young Wolfgang to Italy. There, Wolfgang begins to explore new forms of musical creation that are strictly contrary to his father's traditional tastes.
Ep 3Storms and Passions
Wolfgang’s adult composing career is riddled with difficulties due to the selfishness, self-interest, and despotism of the system surrounding him. His emotional life is devastated by the painful loss of his mother.
Ep 4The Price of Freedom
His musical career continues to expand and grow, but his personal and married life begins to suffer greatly as a result of his wife's jealousy.
Ep 5The Crazy Day
Ep 6Requiem
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