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Round vs. around | Isn't the sentence wrong anyways?
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AMADEUS definition Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:47 am  AMADEUS definition
 

Dear Alan
Would you please just explain to me what does the " play of AMADEUS mean"? I got it from the weekly newsletter which is sent by you regularly. Besides that, I don't really understand the structure of this sentence :
... one of the characters,the Emperor Joseph, turns to the composer having listened to one of his pieces and says: «Too many notes, Mozart too many words>> "
I mean what does the underline phrase mean and can you also explain to me its grammar structure?
It would be a little bit late to ask you about this question, cos the letter was sent out a few weeks ago but I also hope can have your help, Alan.

Well, thanks so much for what Englishtest.net has been providing to us, the information and lessons are very useful and worth to read. ^^

Anway, as you always say "looking forward to hearing from you soon"

Regards,
Kelly
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Amadeus Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:08 am  Amadeus
 

Hi Kelly,

Your question is:

Quote:
Would you please just explain to me what does the " play of AMADEUS mean"? I got it from the weekly newsletter which is sent by you regularly. Besides that, I don't really understand the structure of this sentence :
... one of the characters,the Emperor Joseph, turns to the composer having listened to one of his pieces and says: «Too many notes, Mozart too many words>> "
I mean what does the underline phrase mean and can you also explain to me its grammar structure?

The play is mainly about the relationship between Mozart and the court composer at the time, Salieri. Apart from giving a lively portayal of Mozart, it also concentrates on the theory that Salieri was responsible for Mozart's death by poisoning him. He is seen in the play as an embittered man eaten up with jealousy that someone like Mozart whom he regards as excessively vulgar should be capable of creating such divine music. In the end Salieri, who lives to old age, is seen as senile and delirious confessing that he did murder Mozart.

As for the construction, this is another way of expressing it: The Emperor turns round to look at Mozart after he (Emperor) had listened to one of his (Mozart's) pieces and says ..

The construction - having listened to is a participial phrase.

Hope this helps.

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