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Ahead of Victorian Opera’s production of Mozart’s Abduction (The Abduction from the Seraglio), join a screening of the film Amadeus at The Astor Theatre on Wednesday 16 July. Enjoy a pre-screening Q&A between Abduction director Con Costi and ABC News Breakfast film critic Zak Hepburn. This will be followed by a special live performance from cast members Katherine Allen and Luke Stoker, accompanied by pianist Tom Griffiths. Don’t miss this celebration of Mozart’s magic, held on the anniversary of the opera’s 1782 premiere.

Presented in it's original theatrical cut. Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, and can't understand why God favored Mozart to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is ready to take revenge against God and Mozart for his own musical mediocrity.