Mozart’s juvenile humor, as depicted in the film Amadeus, accurately reflects what we find in his real-life letters. Overall, it seems that Amadè was Mozart’s preference, so H+H generally uses “Amadè” to reflect what Mozart wanted during his life.Ģ. Did Mozart have a puerile sense of humor? True. Amadeus is the Latin equivalent to Theophilus, and Mozart also used the German version Gottlieb, the Italian version Amadeo, and the French versions Amadè, Amadé, or Amade. Now, Mozart was a cosmopolitan guy, and freely translated his name into different languages. John Chrysostom), Wolfgangus was the name of his maternal grandfather, and Theophilus means “lover of God” in Greek. The first two names record the feast day of his birth (after St. Mozart is now best known as Wolfgang Amadeus, but as a baby he was actually baptized Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart. Here are some of our favorites – what do you think: fact or fiction?ġ. Was Mozart’s name Amadeus? Mostly True. As with so many legendary historical figures, the life of Mozart has generated a wealth of legacies and myths. We are excited to share with you our upcoming performances of Amadeus Live, on November 10, 11, and 12 at Symphony Hall.

Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choruses.Musically Speaking Webinar – Vivaldi The Four Seasons.Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” Ninth Symphony.

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