This 3-part series explores the fascinating, tragically short life of Mozart like never before, weaving together insightful interviews, sumptuous dramatic reconstruction and dazzling live orchestral performance.
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Juliet Stevenson1777: 21-year-old Mozart leaves a secure life and job in Salzburg to become a composer. He must overcome his mother's tragic death and his oppressive father to break through.
1781: Mozart moves to Vienna and marries against his father's wishes. Revolutionising the music scene, he becomes rich and famous, before he bites the hand that feeds him.
1788: When war and revolution change the Vienna that made Mozart a superstar, he spirals into debt and depression. To secure his family's future, he must resolve to put them first.
Explore the tragically short life of Mozart, with interviews and dramatic reconstruction.
