In Stanley Kubrick’s chilling psychological-horror classic, Jack Torrance’s descent into insanity is underscored by some of the most terrifyingly imaginative works of the 20 th century, including Bartók’s ghostly Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta and music of Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki. ![]() ![]() The film is packed with Mozart masterpieces, including excerpts from The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and, most famously, Mozart’s Requiem.īartók, Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta Winner of 8 Academy Awards, Amadeus interweaves the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with that of Antonio Salieri for a gripping meditation on the nature of genius-in all its mysterious, awe-inspiring, unpredictable glory. ![]() We're kicking off Classical Music Month with 10 movies that feature classical favorites!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |