Johann Gottlob Werner


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– (1964) Humphrey Searle: Premiere of Symphony no. 5, in Manchester, England.
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Life and Loves of Mozart

starring: Oskar Werner, Hilde Gueden, Erica Koth, Anton Dermota, Erich Kunz

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0789984041161
Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Bel Canto Society
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Bel Canto Society
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Bel Canto Society
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Running Time: 101 minutes
Studio: Bel Canto Society
Theatrical Release Date: 1956




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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Mozart review
The CD was in good condition...my only complaint is that I was disappointed because it was not Oskar Werner's voice...someone else's voice was on CD. I did not know that when I ordered it. Otherwise, it is okay. But I was disappointed in that. But it is better than nothing. I would rather have it in German than dubbed over.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - A better portrait than Amadeus, but too old for the classroom
I purchased this DVD to show my music history class while I was away at a conference.

I always hesitate to show Amadeus to my students because it portrays Mozart as a bumbling, childish idiot, which, to my research, is not really accurate. This film, I feel, does a good job of portraying Mozart as a dedicated, hard working, phenominally talented though somewhat immature and impertinant genius.

Costumes and sets are also exceptional.

Unfortunately, the film ... Read More





 


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Born: 1777 — Merseburg — Germany
Died: 1822 — Chemnitz — Germany
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