SCARLATTI Arts international presents:

AMADEUS, AMADEUS

SOUND OF WINTER SALZBURG

AMADEUS, AMADEUS - SOUND OF WINTER SALZBURG (AT, 2023)
HD + UHD | 16:9, Stereo+Dolby 5.1
80 minutes

3sat: 23.12.2023 - 8:15 pm
ORF III: 25.12.2023 - 9:45 pm

The movie.

In 2024, the DomQuartier Salzburg celebrates its tenth anniversary. Reason enough to pay tribute to the historical significance of this unique location in the musical-documentary film production "Amadeus, Amadeus - Sound of Winter Salzburg".

In an 80-minute film with a fictional plot that creates a music-historical context for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his connection to this place, we accompany the protagonist Anna, played by Leopoldine Richards, through the DomQuartier Salzburg over four Advent Sundays. Here she not only discovers the composer's musical treasures, but also finds her personal path from darkness to light.

The production was filmed at: St. Peter's Cemetery, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Cathedral Quarter, Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Salzburg's historic center.

Poster for the film: Michael Schade, Leopoldine Richards, Miriam Kutrowatz

The cast.

The film's musical journey is accompanied by renowned performers such as the young soprano Miriam Kutrowatz, member of the Vienna State Opera, the outstanding mezzo-soprano Olivia Vermeulenthe renowned tenor and Mozart specialist KS Michael Schade and the baritone Daniel Gutmann from the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz in Munich.
Together with the Salzburg Bach Choir and the Ensemble Zefiro under the musical direction of Alfredo Bernadinithey are heading towards Christmas, the spiritual climax of this season and the zenith of the production.

Photo: Daniel Gutmann

The story.

The story focuses on the girl Anna, played by Leopoldine Richards, who wanders through the DomQuartier Salzburg in the footsteps of Mozart and his music. The works are interpreted by four soloists, choir and orchestra. Anna immerses herself in the history of the place and in Mozart's unique world of sound. These encounters open up ways out of doubt and loneliness for her and she experiences twists and turns from which she draws hope, strength and trust.

The course of the narrative is based on the selection of Mozart pieces of music that accompany Anna's development and metamorphosis on her journey through Salzburg. The interpretation of soloists and orchestra creates worlds of sound that symbolize the gradual "awakening of light" in the course of the cinematic narrative. The plot moves between Anna's real world and a dream world that opens up to her through the music.

Photo: Michael Schade, Leopoldine Richards

The works.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

  • Fragment Fantasy in D minor, KV 397/385g

  • "Ave verum" in D major, KV 618Serenade No. 12 in C minor, KV 388, "Nacht Musique", first movement

  • "Tra l'oscure ombre funeste" from "Davide Penitente", KV 469

  • "Tutte le mie speranze" from "Davide Penitente", KV 469

  • "Cospetton, cospettonaccio from "La Finta Semplice", KV 51, No.19

  • "Ch'io mi scordi di te? ... Non temer, amato bene", KV 505

  • "Evening Sensation", KV 523

  • Duo for violin and viola in B flat major, Adagio-allegro, KV 424

  • "Come, dear zither, come", KV 351

  • "A te, fra tanti affanni" from "Davide penitente", KV 469

  • Flute Quartet in B minor, KV 298, Andante

  • "Laudate dominum", from "Vesperae solennes de confessore" in F major, KV 339

  • "Hallelujah" from "Exsultate jubilate", KV 165 (158a)

  • Musical leading motif of the scenes in Salzburg's historic center: Variations in C major from "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman", KV 265

Photo: Miriam Kutrowatz

Mozart's world of sound.

With "Amadeus, Amadeus - Winterklang Salzburg", a unique journey awaits you that highlights the historical significance of the DomQuartier Salzburg and at the same time pays tribute to the musical wealth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The cinematic narrative, which focuses on Anna's adventures and her inner development, is accompanied by outstanding performers and invites you to discover the magic of Mozart's world of sound. Let yourself be inspired by the inspiring message of this film, which reminds us that music and Christmas both have the power to bring light and hope into our hearts.

Photo: Olivia Vermeulen

The videos.

Scene excerpts.

In this trailer you can expect brief insights into the production and its magical moments, musically accompanied by Mozart's Flute Quartet in B minor, KV 298, Andante.

Preview scene excerpts from the production AMADEUS, AMADEUS - SOUND OF WINTER SALZBURG

Happy Birthday!

In 2024, the film's main venue celebrates an anniversary: 10 years of DomQuartier Salzburg. Soloists Michael Schade, Olivia Vermeulen, Miriam Kutrowatz and Daniel Gutmann bring the house a musical birthday serenade.

10 years DomQuartier Salzburg - birthday serenade by the soloists

Making of.

The trailer shows a look behind the scenes of the music production in September 2023 at DomQuartier Salzburg.

Music production shooting block - Making of AMADEUS, AMADEUS - SOUND OF WINTER SALZBURG

A co-production of SCARLATTI Arts international, 3sat and ORF III.

Distributed worldwide by ORF-Enterprise
Supported by Fernsehfonds Austria and Land Salzburg

Press: EPK Dropbox download with press release, photo & video

AMADUS, AMADEUS - SOUND OF WINTER SALZBURG (AT, 2023)