Mozart & Salieri

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Following last year’s critically acclaimed Beggar’s Opera, Seven Tyrants Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of their latest original work: Mozart & Salieri.

David Newham’s adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s classic text divides the sparsely written original into five new sections, what Newham calls “theatrical fantasias”; each one a uniquely entertaining exploration of the symbol of Mozart, his life, his music and his genius. The story is told through the eyes of the composer Salieri and his struggle to accept his own artistic limitations in the shadow of the world’s greatest composer.

Mozart & Salieri features a new musical score by Daniel Deorksen inspired by the music of Wolfgang Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Working with classical violinist Phyllis Ho, Deorksen has distilled Mozart’s most enduring melodies into a boisterous array of musical styles. The score will be performed by the cast of three on piano, violin, viola, cello, accordion and voice.

Mozart & Salieri stars Masae Day as “Mozart”, Cate Richardson as “The Player”, and Ottawa’s David Whitely in the role of “Salieri”. Directed by David Newham. Musical Direction by Daniel Deorksen. Assistant Musical Direction by Phyllis Ho. Choreography by Cathy Burnett. Costumes by Innes Ortner. Stage Management by Susan Currie.