Amadeus Quote
Mozart : [ of his great opera, "Figaro" ] Nine performances! Nine, that's all it's had! And withdrawn!
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.
Mozart : But what is it that they don't like?
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.
Mozart : What did you think of it yourself? Did you like it at all?
Salieri : I thought it was marvelous.
Mozart : Of course! It's the best opera yet written, I know it... Why didn't they come?
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?
Mozart : I know, I know, maybe you should give me some lessons in that...
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.
Mozart : But what is it that they don't like?
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.
Mozart : What did you think of it yourself? Did you like it at all?
Salieri : I thought it was marvelous.
Mozart : Of course! It's the best opera yet written, I know it... Why didn't they come?
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?
Mozart : I know, I know, maybe you should give me some lessons in that...
Movie: Amadeus
