simple... ...that it terrified me. First, l must get the death mass, and then... ...l must achieve his death. What? His funeral! Imagine it! The cathedral... ...all Vienna sitting there. His coffin... ...Mozart's little coffin in the middle. And then... ...in that silence... ...music! A divine music bursts out over them all. A great mass of death. Requiem mass for Wolfgang Mozart. Composed by his devoted friend... ...Antonio Salieri. What sublimity! What depth! What passion in the music! Salieri has been touched by God at last... ...and God forced to listen. Powerless to stop it! l, for once, in the end, laughing at Him! The only thing that worried me... ...was the actual killing. How does one do that? How does one kill a man? It’s one thing... ...to dream about it. Very different when you... ...when you have to do it... ...with your own hands. Come in! I’ve come to dinner. Dinner! Are you mad? I’m a nobleman. l only ever dine with people of my own height. Stop it! Be careful! Be careful! Hold tight! I’m a famous... ...horseman And we're a famous horsie Give me a hoof my darling And I’ll give you my heart Take me to your stable And never more we'll part Kill me! Kill me! We're going to make a soprano stew And when you make a soprano stew Shut up! I’m sick to death of that tune! Give him some hay, my darling And I’ll give you my heart Leporello! Some hay! We hope You're contented With what We've presented And love our dove of peace What did you think? Wonderful! He liked the little people. It’s all in good fun. l liked the horse. l tell you, if you played Don Giovanni here... ...you would have had a wonderful success. You belong here! Not at the snobby court. You could do anything you like. The more fantastic, the better. That's what people want: fantasy! You write a proper part for me and a couple of catchy songs... ...l guarantee you a triumph deluxe! -What do you say? -How much will you pay him? l see you brought your manager with you. Well, madame... ...how about... ...half the receipts? Half the receipts! I’m talking about now. How much will you pay him now? Down payment. Down payment? Who do you think l am, the emperor? l have to go. Stay, you'll enjoy this. You won't do this. -Why not? Half the house! -When? We need money now! Either he pays you now, or you don't do it. l don't trust that man. And l don't like what he did with your opera. It was common. You liked it. Monkey, punky, flunky! Half the house! You'll never see a penny. l want it here in my hand. I’ll put it here in your hand. You won't put a thing in my hand until l see some money! It's embarrassing . Can't you think of anyone who can do something for him? I' m afraid Mozart is a lost cause, baron. He has succeeded in alienating practically the whole of Vienna. He never pays his debts. l can 't think of anyone to whom I’d dare recommend him. Herr Mozart. What a surprise! What can I do for you? Is my pupil still interested in learning the art of music? Your pupil is married and living in Mannheim, young man. Really? Perhaps your dear wife might care to profit from my instruction. What is it, Mozart? What's the matter with you? Well . . . . . .since it appears no one is eager to hire my services. . . . . .could you favor me with a little money instead? What for? If a man cannot earn, he must borrow. That's hardly the way to go about it. You are right, sir. You are right. But you see, I am endowed with talent, and you with money. If I offer mine. . . . . .you should offer yours. I'm sorry, no. Please. My answer is no, Mozart. Please. Please! Don't answer it. Why? Tell him I'm not here. Tell him I'm working on it. Come back later. Am I interrupting something? -No. -Good. Where's our friend? He's not here. But he said he's working on it. Is that it? Is he happy with it? What's this? A requiem mass? ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Новый мир на английском - текст Автора! Автора! на английском - текст Завещание профессора Доуэля на английском - текст Арахнофобия на английском - текст Свадьба на английском |