Amadeus
by Peter Shaffer
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 14.3K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 160 pages.
About Amadeus
Ambition and jealousyall set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony Award winner for Best Play. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Steven Brand as Baron van Swieten James Callis as Mozart Michael Emerson as Salieri Darren Richardson as Venticello 2 Alan Shearman as Count Orsini-Rosenberg Mark Jude Sullivan as Venticello 1 Simon Templeman as Joseph II Brian Tichnell as Count Johann Kilian Von Strack Jocelyn Towne as Constanze Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in September of 2016.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Peter Shaffer |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Music, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,285 |
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What genre is Amadeus?
Amadeus is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Music, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Amadeus worth reading?
Based on 14.3K reader ratings, Amadeus has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Amadeus?
Amadeus has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Amadeus?
Amadeus was written by Peter Shaffer. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for Amadeus?
The ISBN-13 for Amadeus is 9780060935500.0.
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