The film chronicles Mozart's triumphs and failures as viewed by the film's protagonist and most complex character, Antonio Salieri, who was Court Composer to Emperor Franz Joseph II of Austria. ... Also, to present Mozart, his character, his life, his times, and his rival in such an interesting and dramatic way inspires curiosity toward him and his music, whereas a dry documentary or biography would have caused one to quickly get bored or lose interest. ... Out of all the symphonies featured in Amadeus, Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in G minor at the beginning of the film is one ...

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