Amadeus Best Scene

A superb performance by F Murray Abraham which brought him a well deserved Oscar for Best Actor in 1985.

Playlist:
00:45 - KV 299 - Sinfonia Concertante in C major for Flute, Harp & Orchestra, II. Andantino
01:18 - KV 201 - Symphony No.29 in A major, I. Allegro moderato
01:32 - KV 365 - Concerto for 2 Pianos & Orchestra No.10 in E-flat major, III. Rondo. Allegro
01:38 - KV 364 - Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola & Orchestra in E major, I. Allegro maestoso
01:47 - KV 427 - Great Mass No.17 for Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra in C minor, I. Kyrie

[TheRawdon]

I love how the lady is just having a casual snack while 10 feet away a guy is just having this life altering experience that almost knocks him to the floor

[superiormusic]

Fun fact: every scene in Amadeus is the best scene in Amadeus

[franzliszt]

we all look at Salieri as mozart's enemy, but he was really his biggest fan:(

[radityakevin]

My guy just found the most fire mixtape

[dominicweber]

But just the fact that he can hear the music just by looking at notes just shows his talent as well

[MrFreakazoid]

I love how when she asks if its not good he turns around and looks at her as if in disbelief she has no idea how good Mozart is

[alphablitz]

Director: "Okay, your face has to show utter delight but also complete contempt for this whole scene."
Actor: "Easy."

[ryank]

Salieri's blessing from God was that he was the only one with the ear to understand Mozart's genius, but was too blinded by jealousy and anger to realize it

[jackofclubz]

Poor Salieri did not realize that he was genius in his own right.

[swells]

F Murray Abraham is, easily, one of the most talented dramatic actors. I met him during the filming of Amadeus, in Prague, in 1983.

[nyujay]

Possibly one of the greatest movies of all time.

[aarondaguio]

This whole scene is why he won the Oscar - he displayed jealousy, obsession, want, and artistic desire, that look of release at each musical note. “An absolute beauty” indeed!

[edifiedreader]

2:45 "I was staring through the cage of those meticulous ink strokes... at an absolute beauty."

The greatest description of music ever.

[OnlyMozart]

00:45 - Concerto in C major for flute and harp, K. 299 (297c): II. Andantino
1:18 - Symphony in A major, K. 201 (186a): I. Allegro moderato
1:31 - Concerto in E flat major for two pianos, K. 365 (316a): III. Rondeau. Allegro
1:38 - Sinfonia concertante in E flat major for violin and viola, K. 364 (320d): I. Allegro maestoso
1:45 - Mass in C minor, K. 427 (417a): Kyrie

[tubefan]

Don't get me wrong, the entire movie speechless). But THIS scene....this scene for some reason always reaches out, goes right into my gut and pulls out every emotion I've ever felt. It's always so freaking intense for me and I'll probably never know why.

[sageantone]

The incredulity on his face when she asks, "is it not good?" is breath-taking.

[wayzel]

I love how even through his jealousy and resentment of Mozarts transcendent talent he still has the grace to admit he thought that the music is miraculous. To be able to convincing express your love of another persons gifts even as you know you cannot compare is truly wonderful acting and why F Murray Abraham is Oscar worthy.

[VeracityLH]

The emotions that play across Salieri's face... Tom Hulce was brilliant, so many supporting actors were terrific, but F Murray Abraham OWNED this film, staff, bars, and with notes.

[The_Old_Wolf]

He went mad not so much because Mozart eclipsed him in talent, but because he saw such divine music coming forth from such a depraved and ungodly individual, and could not reconcile it. It is a wonderful movie, and this was a superb performance.

[TheGourdKing]

"Is it not good?"

The look Salieri gives her after this question... at first bemused, almost offended, but then forgiving her lack of understanding before imparting the reality of what her husband's gift truly is, as if teaching a child 2+2. F. Murray Abraham's performance in this movie is among the very greatest ever captured on film.