Orchestra or Band | Academy of St Martin in the Fields |
Choirs | London Philharmonic Choir |
Set List | Film Screening - 'Amadeus', dir. M Forman (1984, 161mins) (Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Philharmonic Choir) |
Performance Notes | Amadeus the dazzling story of the tortuous rivalry between world-renowned composers Mozart and Salieri returns to the screen as part of the Royal Albert Halls Films in Concert series, accompanied by a live performance of the score by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields orchestra and London Philharmonic Choir.
Often referred to as the most acclaimed film ever made about classical music, Amadeus (1984) is a sumptuous period epic and a glorious celebration of astonishing musical achievement.
Directed by Milo Forman (One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest) and written by Sir Peter Shaffer, the film tells the story of vindictive composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham), who is consumed by jealousy for his rival, the petulant genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce). Waging war against Mozart and God, who he believes is speaking through the giggling youngster he hatches a complex scheme for cruel and absolute revenge.
The film was rated PG by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
VIP Lounge tickets were available for £215 per person which included premium stalls seat, beverages, canapes, bowl food, ice cream, VIP lounge access. Hospitality Dining tickets were available for £220 per person which included premium stalls seat, champagne and three-course dinner with beverages. Cinema Box Package tickets were available for £2,640 (Grand Tier Box), £1,720 (Loggia Box), £860 (Second Tier Box) which included private box hire, popcorn, wine and beverages, bowl food and desset canapes. |