Mozart: Recordings of a Youth (1976)

Made for German television, the "script" of this semi-documentary account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life consists of the actual letters written to and by composer, while performers act out the events onscreen. The film covers Mozart's creative output from ages seven to 20. Compositions written after the film's time frame are also heard on the omnipresent soundtrack. As a bonus to music purists, the original orchestrations -- and original instruments -- are utilized.

Director: Klaus Kirschner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 224 min
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Country: Germany
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mozart: Recordings of a Youth about?
Made for German television, the "script" of this semi-documentary account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life consists of the actual letters written to and by composer, while performers act out the events onscreen. The film covers Mozart's creative output from ages seven to 20. Compositions written after the film's time frame are also heard on the omnipresent soundtrack. As a bonus to music purists, the original orchestrations -- and original instruments -- are utilized.
Who directed Mozart: Recordings of a Youth?
Mozart: Recordings of a Youth was directed by Klaus Kirschner.
How long is Mozart: Recordings of a Youth?
Mozart: Recordings of a Youth has a runtime of 3h 44m (224 minutes).
What genre is Mozart: Recordings of a Youth?
Mozart: Recordings of a Youth is a Documentary film.
Where was Mozart: Recordings of a Youth produced?
Mozart: Recordings of a Youth was produced in Germany.